HC Deb 27 June 1985 vol 81 c447W
Mr. John David Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he proposes to issue payment of the calf subsidy for calves purchased in early March.

Dr. Boyson

Payments of calf premium in respect of calves certified as eligible in February and March have been made since late March, 11,125 claims in respect of 74,000 calves have been processed, and some 160 claims remain to be paid. Payments are being made as quickly as possible.