§ Mr. Molyneauxasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the estimated value in the final year of its application of the brucellosis grant to Northern Ireland beef farmers.
§ Mr. Peter MillsThe value of incentive payments for the eradication of brucellosis paid during the year 1972–73 to Northern Ireland beef farmers under the Brucellosis (Beef Incentives) Payments Scheme 1972 was approximately £1.6 million.
Since the scheme defines the qualifying period as ending two years after its introduction or on 31st March 1973, whichever is the later, a small number of farmers will still be eligible for incentive payments. It is estimated that the value of such payments in the year 1973–74 will be £115,000.