§ 22. Mr. Snaddenasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if, in consequence of the passing into law of the Hill Farming Act, he will now announce long-term provisions for hill cattle schemes.
§ Mr. WestwoodI am not yet in a position to lay before Parliament a scheme for the payment of subsidy for cattle kept on hill land, in terms of the Hill Farming Act. Discussions with the interests concerned will be necessary before such a scheme is prepared.
§ Mr. SnaddenDoes that mean that the right hon. Gentleman is considering announcing a long-term policy in the future?
§ Mr. WestwoodWe are having discussions with the interests concerned which take some little time to carry through. The Act referred to has only recently been placed on the Statute Book and I am anxious to carry the various interests with me.