– in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 16 March 2000.
If he will make a statement on the change in farm incomes over the past three years. [113368]
What recent assessment he has made of the benefits of the environmentally sensitive areas scheme for wildlife in rural areas. [113369]
What action he is taking to halt the decline in the number of wild birds in rural areas. [113370]
How many applications he has received for grants under the agricultural development scheme to date; and how many were successful. [113371]
What recent assessment he has made of the environmental advantages of organic farming. [113372]
What assistance he has provided to hill farmers in the past two years. [113373]
What recent representations he has received on the state of pig farming; and if he will make a statement. [113374]
If he will make a statement on the rate of growth in organic production in the last three years. [113375]
What plans he has to apply for agrimonetary compensation for livestock farmers. [113377]