Mr. Bernard Harris:

Just to comment on the derogation inspections, in our fourth nitrates action programme we committed to undertake inspections of 5% of approved applicants under the scheme. Under negotiation with the Commission, that commitment was increased to 10%. We have committed significant resources to putting that on the ground. In terms of targeting to ensure we reach every farmer over the required period, a risk analysis is conducted to target specific areas, whereby we reduce the risk. We target farmers to ensure compliance with the regulation.

That has improved and it should improve compliance in the short term.