Certified Herds Scheme (Hansard, 30 January 1997)

HC Deb 30 January 1997 vol 289 c352W 352W

Mr. Alan W. Williams
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what percentage of beef herds will qualify for the certified herds scheme in (a) Wales, (b) England, (c) Scotland and (d) Northern Ireland. [12773]

§ Mr. Baldry
My hon. and learned Friend the Minster of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food expects to table the Government's proposal with the Commission shortly. Until agreement on the detailed entry rules of the scheme is reached, it is not possible accurately to estimate the number of qualifying cattle.