On a previous occasion I was told that there were 30 approvals in respect of the scheme but the sizeable amount of money allocated for orientation of production will not be taken up. Will the Minister consult with Brussels to see if this could be taken in under some other heading — for instance, livestock production in the 12 western counties — so that we will not lose over £20 million in the ten-year period?

I am glad to say there is now more publicity about this scheme, because it seemed to be dorment for the last few years. I shall be looking at this with a view to having it changed. The scheme originated in Brussels so it will have to be referred back there.