asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity how many farmers in the South-West have not paid their Agricultural, Horticultural and Forestry Industrial Training Board levies.

The information is not readily available.

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity if she is satisfied that the Agricultural, Horticultural and Forestry Industrial Training Board is providing suitable training schemes for the farmers of South-West England; and if she will make a statement.

This is primarily a matter for the Board. I understand that it is directing its main efforts towards improving practical training on the farm and that courses have been arranged for both on-the-job and off-the-job training.