§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will provide early support to the poultry industry in order to salvage the buildings now in need of repair and replacement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsI refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on 28 January—[Vol. 997, c. 478]—announcing a £2 million contribution by the Government towards poultry meat inspection costs. No other aid schemes to the poultry industry are currently under consideration. Projects meeting the appropriate criteria may qualify for regional selective financial assistance under section 7 of the Industry Act 1972.