§ Mr. Geraint HowellsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what proposals he has to assist the sheep industry within the hill areas of Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThe sheep industry in the hill areas of Wales benefits directly from a number of measures,116W including the hill livestock compensatory allowances, the sheep annual premium and the sheep variable premium. In addition, the farm and conservation grant scheme provides assistance to improve the efficiency and structure of the industry.