§ Mr. Nicholsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many applications were received for the milk outgoers' scheme in Scotland; what percentage of the quota has been offered for sale; and what percentage of quota he is proposing to buy.
§ Mr. John MacKayThe total number of dairy farmers in Scotland who applied under the milk outgoers' scheme is 371. The percentage of quota offered for sale is approximately 9.8 per cent. The Government intend to purchase 2.25 per cent.