§ Mr. Wolrige-Gordonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on how many occasions have grants been given by his Department to the Beef Recording Association since it started; and what amounts were involved.
§ Mr. John MackieGrants towards its general expenditure have been paid regularly by my Department to the Beef Recording Association since it started. The grants paid to date total £140,000. In addition, payments of grants amounting so far to £27,000 have been authorised under the Market Development Scheme towards the cost of three bull performance testing stations.