§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he is satisfied with the state of the sheep industry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsA number of factors are currently depressing market prices. Returns on fat sheep are being supported by substantial payments under the fat sheep guarantee scheme. Pressure is being maintained on the French Government to abide by the judgment of the European Court and to allow free access for imports of United Kingdom sheepmeat. The hill livestock compensatory allowances are currently under review.