§ Mr. William Rossasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he has sought emergency aid from the European Economic Community for farmers who suffered loss of stock from severe weather conditions during the present winter; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerMy Department has today invited farmers and horticulturists in Yorkshire and the South West who suffered exceptional losses in December and January to apply for this aid. Application forms will be available on Monday and must reach my Department by 12 March.