HC Deb 01 February 2001 vol 362 cc291-2W
17. Mr. Gareth R. Thomas

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many farmers participate in farm woodland schemes. [146793]

Mr. Morley

Between 1988 and end 2000, there were 8,225 approved applications under the Farm Woodland Premium Scheme and/or its predecessor the Farm Woodland Scheme. Individuals may make more than one application.