§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales what steps he is taking to encourage farmers to increase beef, lamb and pig production during the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe CAP settlement will determine the market support levels for 1981–82. Currently the livestock industry is benefiting from the higher rates of support under the EEC sheepmeat variable premium scheme and payments under the beef suckler cow scheme amounting to £2 million in 1980–81 in Wales. In addition, increased rates of hill livestock compensatory allowances, amounting to £3 million in Wales, have recently been announced.