HC Deb 12 January 1977 vol 923 cc495-6W
Mr. Hicks

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when Bodmin Moor hill farmers eligible for compensatory payments in respect of their hill cows can expect to receive these payments.

Mr. Bishop

These compensatory allowances which relate to a qualifying date of 1st January 1977 are paid as soon as possible after claims are received and verified at my Ministry's divisional offices.

Provided correctly completed claim forms are received from appiicants promptly, we should hope to pay the majority of all claims within the first three months of 1977.