§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proposals he has to provide selective assistance for the maintenance and improvement of hedgerows. [52810]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 29 July 1998]: Payments are available for the restoration of hedges and their subsequent maintenance under the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) and Countryside Stewardship Schemes in England. In certain ESAs, there are payments for positive maintenance of hedges.