§ Mr. Geraint HowellsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has any plans to help beef calf producers; and if he will make a statement regarding their future prospects.
§ Mr. CurryIn recognition of problems faced by beef calf producers, the Ministry has, as announced on 28 September 1990, increased suckler cow premium payments in the current year by £8 million, the rate of premium in less favoured areas is now at the maximum rate payable under EC rules and that for lowlands has been maintained at its current level despite an increase in the amount of eligible stock.