HC Deb 25 January 1990 vol 165 cc830-1W
Dr. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received on the future levels of hill livestock compensatory allowances; and if he will make a statement.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

I refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply given to him by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on 23 January, column641–42.

Dr. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the expenditure each year since 1986 on hill livestock compensatory allowances.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

The total expenditure in Scotland on hill livestock compensatory allowances in each year since 1986 was as follows:

£ million
1986 43
1987 43
1988 44
1989 145
1 Provisional.

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