§ Mr. Pounderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is expected to be the total payment to persons in Northern Ireland in respect of the butter subsidy; and when these payments are expected to commence.
§ Mr. Peter MillsThe total payment in respect of butter subsidy in Northern Ireland is estimated at £200,000 in the period from 1st July till the end of December. The scheme, which will benefit people receiving supplementary benefit and family income supplement, came into operation on 1st July.