HC Deb 08 March 1979 vol 963 c817W
Mr. Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for Wales whether, in view of the serious losses of livestock incurred by hill farmers during the present winter, and the sharply increased cost of feeding surviving livestock so as to counteract the effect of the severe weather, he will take steps to increase immediately the hill livestock compensation allowances.

Mr. Alec Jones

Hill farmers have undoubtedly faced severe weather conditions this winter, but it is too early to reach conclusions about their overall effect on livestock.

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