§ Mr. WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations and discussions he has had with regard to maintaining the current restrictions which ensure the milk quotas on remote and island areas in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Hector Monro[holding answer 9 February 1993]: A number of representations have been received about ring-fencing milk quotas within the remote and island areas of Scotland. The Government are considering this matter in the light of new European Community regulations governing milk quotas.