§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the effect on the industry of the refusal of top-up payments for the suckler cow premium scheme; and what plans he has to reconsider his decision.
§ Mr. CurrySubstantial increases in the EC-funded element of the suckler cow premium from 1993 onwards mean that rates of premium will be higher in 1993 than this year, despite the removal of the national top-up. I have no plans to reconsider this decision.