§ Mr. Grant-Ferrisasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he has now considered the case of those farmers who, by reason of the quality of their land, have not been able to take advantage of the ploughing subsidy offered to those farmers who were the victims of the recent foot-and-mouth epidemic; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MackieThese farmers did benefit from the special ploughing grant, although indirectly. They were also able to benefit from the other measures introduced early this year. The main purpose of them all was to keep replacement prices down, which they did. I am satisfied that these farmers were as equitably treated as possible.