Mr. Bertie Wall:

If we take the issue slowly and if there is an option to rent, the next generation, which has never actively used that stake may consider that as it has been rented to a neighbour it should be sold to him. If we move slowly in that way, much more will be achieved, rather than going in with the heavy stick or regulation. I have seen situations like that where the older generation has rented their land and the next generation is not that interested. The children who have full-time jobs and are away from the land will agree to sell it to the neighbour but the older generation would never agree. I suggest we take our time and move slowly. One has to move slowly in terms of the restocking programme in any case because bringing in sheep that are not accustomed to the hills will require a lead-in period If we take the lead-in period as regards the animals and the lead-in period as regards the people we will achieve success but this cannot be pushed through in the space of six months.