§ Mr. Nicholsonasked the Prime Minister if she will take steps to resolve the conflict of interest between dairy farmers in Northern Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom in the matter of distribution of quotas.
§ The Prime MinisterI recognise that there is a problem about allocation of quota to certain categories of producers in Northern Ireland and Ministers are continuing to address this question.
§ Mr. Molyneauxasked the Prime Minister when she expects to be in a position to give a considered reply to the letter dated 3 May from the right hon. Member for Lagan Valley, about milk quota equalisation arrangements.
§ The Prime Minister:I have written to the right hon. Gentleman today.