HC Deb 25 June 1974 vol 875 cc444s-t W
Mr. Gwynoro Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the total amount of assistance provided to Welsh farmers by the Government under the following subsidies since their commencement; hill cattle and hill cow, hill sheep, beef cow subsidy and calf rearing subsidy.

Mr. John Morris

Total amounts paid under the following subsidies to farmers in Wales from their commencement to 31st March 1974 are:

£ million
Hill Cattle 2.5
Hill Cow 31.8
Hill Sheep 36.4
Beef Cow 3.2
Calves 46.4

Figures for hill cow and hill sheep include winter keep supplement.

Mr. Gwynoro Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the toal assistance given to Welsh farmers in 1973–74 under the various farming grants and subsidies.

Mr. John Morris

The total amount of assistance provided to Welsh farmers by the Government under the various farming grants and subsidies in 1973–74 was £20,309,754.