To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent discussions he has had with Sir Don Curry on the introduction of a voluntary approach to set-aside. (279605)

Sir Don Curry and the High Level Set-Aside Group have been closely involved in considering how to re-capture the environmental benefits of set-aside. In his current advisory role to DEFRA, Sir Don Curry holds regular discussions with the Secretary of State and other Ministers, including in relation to the proposed voluntary approach to set-aside.