§ 103. Mr. N. Macphersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will ensure that hill sheep subsidies due in respect of breeding ewes on holdings this month will be paid not later than next Whitsun.
§ Mr. WoodburnNo. As the closing date for applications does not fall due until 30th April next, and as there is only a limited staff available to undertake investigation of the 17,000 applications involved, I am unable to give the assurance for which the hon. Gentleman asks.