asked the Minister for Energy the rate of headage payments sought by his Department for new forestry land from the EC; and if they will operate for 1987.
Written Answers. - Headage Payments.
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Under a scheme submitted for approval to the European Commission farmers who afforested land in the disadvantaged areas since 1 October 1986 will qualify for the continuation of headage payments at the rate of £74.13 per hectare per annum for a period of 15 years. A decision is awaited.