Written question asked by Lord Beith (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 6 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 December 2000. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 December 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, where his Department's pre-1983 maps of less favoured areas are held; and if they are accessible for examination by members of the public.

Answer: Mr. Beith: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food where his Department's pre-1983 maps of less favoured areas are held; and if they are accessible for examination by members of the public. [141303] Mr. Morley: Prior to 1983, less-favoured areas were designated as those areas falling within or partly within the parishes listed in the annexe to Council Directive 75/268/EEC, as amended by Commission Decisions 76/685/EEC and 82/656/EEC. Copies of European legislation are available from local libraries.

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