HC Deb 30 June 1986 vol 100 c409W
Sir Raymond Gower

asked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what has been the impact of the outgoers scheme in Wales and in South Glamorgan, respectively; and what has been the net reduction in the numbers of farmers producing milk in each case;

(2) what reduction has resulted in Wales and in South Glamorgan, respectively, in the number of milk producers since the introduction of the milk producers' scheme.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

As at 20 June 1986 a total of 255 producers in Wales had ceased production under the terms of the outgoers' scheme, surrendering a total of 25.8 million litres of quota.

For south Glamorgan the figures are seven producers and 1.8 million litres, respectively.

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