Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 June 1990. It was answered by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 June 1990 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

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Written question

Question

If MAFF has made an assessment of % of farmers in 10 designated nitrate sensitive areas who will have to reduce their fertiliser use in order to qualify for payment under nitrate sensitive area scheme; & what reductions in use of nitrate fertilisers MAFF anticipates as a result of introduction of 10 nitrate sensitive areas. - Includes figures.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

175 c205W;175 c205-6W

Session

1989-90

Subjects

Compensation Crops Agriculture Artificial fertilisers Land Pollution control Nitrates

Contains statistics

Yes