§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what factors determined his proposal to offer £55 per grazing livestock unit under the livestock extensification scheme; and what information he has of publicly funded bodies which are offering a higher figure per grazing livestock unit.
§ Mr. CurryWhen determining the rate of payment under the beef pilot extensification scheme all relevant factors were considered, including the possible effects on the financial position of those who might participate and the need to achieve value for money. There is no equivalent extensification scheme run by other publicly funded bodies.