§ 112. Mr. de Freitasasked the Minister of Agriculture when he expects to conclude his discussions with the National Farmers' Union on a plan to pay lower subsidies for horned calves; and whether he is aware that such a scheme would be unfair to breeders of breeds such as Lincoln Reds.
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§ Mr. NugentDiscussions with the National Farmers' Unions have not yet been completed, but my right hon. Friend will make an announcement as soon as possible. As regards the second part of the Question, we expect to obtain the comments of breed societies on the proposals through the National Cattle Breeders' Association.