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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Scheme)

This Scheme varies the Agriculture Improvement Scheme 1985 (“the principal Scheme”) and complies with Article 8(2) and (4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 797/85 (O.J. No. L93, 30.3.85, p.1), as amended by Council Regulation (EEC) No. 1137/88 (O.J. No. L108, 29.4.88, p.1), on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures.

The Scheme extends the closing date for receipt of claims for grant in respect of heated glasshouses and glasshouse heating systems from 30th November 1988 to 30th November 1989 (paragraph 5).

In addition, the Scheme modifies the restrictions on payment of grant in connection with pig production enterprises in relation to any claim for grant towards expenditure incurred on or after 5th August 1988 (paragraphs 2 and 4).