§ 29. Mr. Brewisasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what consideration he has given to allowing replacement heifers which are in calf at the June census to qualify for the hill-cow subsidy.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartThis matter is being considered by the Hill Farming Advisory Committee.
§ Mr. BrewisDoes the hon. Member not consider that the qualifying conditions have been somewhat rigid in the past? Will he discuss them with the N.F.U. and other representative bodies?
§ Mr. StodartThere has certainly been a tendency for autumn calving to become more popular. There are reasons of good husbandry for this, although not all hill farms are entirely suitable for it. We shall certainly consider this point urgently.