33 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the very serious damage being caused to upland regions from soil erosion arising from overgrazing by sheep, especially in the west; in view of the potential damage to grazing areas as well as the environmental damage, the steps, if any, he is taking to deal with the problem; the plans, if any, he has to control sheep numbers in the areas where the problem is greatest; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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33 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the very serious damage being caused to upland regions from soil erosion arising from overgrazing by sheep, especially in the west; in view of the potential damage to grazing areas as well as the environmental damage, the steps, if any, he is taking to deal with the problem; the plans, if any, he has to control sheep numbers in the areas where the problem is greatest; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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