§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many small farmers in Wales who farm less than eight acres will no longer qualify for hill sheep and hill cow subsidies whether he is satisfied with the position; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MorrisSome 430 farmers in Wales are likely to be ineligible for compensatory allowances because they have less than the necessary three hectares600W (7.41 acres) of eligible land. At present I cannot add to the statement made on this subject by my hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on 17th December—[Vol. 902, c. 1569.]— but he hopes to announce shortly details of the special assistance to these farmers.