§ Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he has any plans to restore milk aid in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Adam ButlerMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State, my noble Friend the Under-Secretary of State responsible for agriculture in Northern Ireland and my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food met the president and office bearers of the Ulster Farmers Union on Thursday 15 January. Consideration is currently being given to the representations made by them on behalf of producers of all agricultural products. At this stage I am unable to say whether or not milk aid will be paid again.