HC Deb 10 July 1986 vol 101 cc228-9W
Mr. Best

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will issue guidance and advice to those farmers whose lambs do not qualify for subsidy as a result of the delay in marketing due to the current ban when the ban is lifted; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

As my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food said in his statement on 20 June, at column 1321, if it should prove necessary the Government would be prepared to discuss cases of compensation for severe loss in particular circumstances to specific farmers.