§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Everitt of Hemsbrook farm, Newton road, Littlehempston, Totnes, can expect to receive the first instalment of sheep premium; why there has been a delay in processing this claim; and whether Mr. and Mrs. Everitt will receive compensation for the loss of money they have suffered.
§ Mr. CurryA payable order for the first instalment under the 1992 scheme was issued to Mr. and Mrs. Everitt on 5 November 1992. Applications from producer groups have been subject to additional checks this year in order to meet new European Community requirements and there has been no unreasonable delay in processing this claim.