§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will give immediate consideration to an increase in the hill livestock compensatory allowance in view of the current financial situation of Scottish hill farmers.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithMy right hon. Friends and I are currently reviewing the hill livestock allowances in consultation with the farmers unions. We shall announce the outcome of the review as soon as it is completed.