HC Deb 01 April 1968 vol 762 c24W
Sir F. Maclean

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many farmers in England are at present in receipt of the hill cow subsidy; and what sums were paid to them during the last financial year.

Mr. Hoy

About 6,100 farmers in England are at present in receipt of hill cow subsidy and the amount paid to them in 1967–68 (at the rate of £14 5s. per cow) was approximately £1,790,000.