§ Mr. HagueTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proportion of the payments of the second instalment of the ewe premium have been made; and by what date these payments should be completed.
§ Mr. CurryAbout 95 per cent. of all first and second instalments due to producers in England under the 1990 sheep annual premium scheme have now been paid. The outstanding claims will be passed for payment as soon as the necessary checks have been completed.