Written question asked by Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 23 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 April 1999. It was answered by Calum Macdonald (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 April 1999 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will include mussel farming as an approved measure under the agricultural business improvement scheme.

Answer: Mr. Maclennan: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will include mussel farming as an approved measure under the agricultural business improvement scheme. [82533] Mr. Macdonald: The legislation governing the Agricultural Business Improvement Scheme was recently amended following suggestions from industry representatives and detailed negotiations with the European Commission. Mussel farming was not raised in those discussions and there are no plans to include it as an approved measure. The Scheme closes to grant applications on 31 October 1999. From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 82533; 330 c175W;330 c177W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Grants EU grants and loans Scotland Shellfish Fish farming Highlands and Islands agricultural programme