Marginal Land (Exchequer Assistance)

Mr. Morgan
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proposals he has in mind for providing adequate Exchequer assistance for farmers of marginal land.

Mr. Wiggin
This will depend on the conclusions reached following my right hon. Friend's present study of the cost and feasibility of assisting marginal land farmers under the less favoured areas directive, 75/268/EEC.