The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 1 September 2010 and has received full payment in respect of 2010. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, had to be completed before any payment can issue. These checks are currently being carried out in respect of the 2011 Scheme year and once successfully completed payment will issue. The specific query appears to relate to the traditional hay meadow measure which is part of the plan of the person named. To ensure compliance with scheme terms and conditions on the particular parcel of land, it is necessary to follow traditional grazing practices. Accordingly it may not be grazed from 1 April until after the hay is cut each year.