IRISH FATSTOCK PRODUCERS (GUARANTEE PAYMENTS)

HC Deb 03 March 1955 vol 537 c308W

Sir F. Markham

asked the Minister of Food the total amount paid for fatstock deficiency payments to Northern Ireland during the years 1953 and 1954, respectively.

Mr. Amory

The system of deficiency payments for fatstock was not introduced until 3rd July, 1954. From that date to 31st December, 1954, guarantee payments to producers in Northern Ireland amounted to £4,056,000.