§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is his response to European Community Commission proposals to limit expenditure on the sheepmeat regime by a ceiling on the variable slaughter premium and an adjustment to the formula for evaluating the annual ewe premium; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsWe are studying the Commission's report which was published at the beginning of this month, and will want to clarify some of the proposals. We shall not be prepared to accept any changes that would discriminate against our producers or operate to our national disadvantage.