§ Judy MallaberTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the weight limit on payments for cattle entering the over-30-months scheme will be removed; and if he will make a statement. [122926]
§ Ms QuinOn 12 May the Beef Management Committee agreed a Commission proposal to remove the weight limit on payments for all cattle entering the over-30-months scheme. This will take effect for all cattle entering the scheme on or after 5 June. This delivers on a key element of the Government's Action Plan for Farming. It is worth £20 million a year in payments to UK farmers and will also increase asset values. It will be of particular benefit to those running suckler heards.