§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in negotiating the reform of the sheepmeat regime, he will make it his policy to ensure that it is reformed in ways which will maintain the incomes of farmers in the less favoured areas and at the same time reduce the problem of over-grazing.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonIn the review of the EC sheepmeat regime, we intend to ensure that our sheep producers—including those in the LFAs—can continue to capitalise on their natural advantages under a fair and equitable regime. In our consultations with the interests involved, we are also considering views on the matter of over-grazing.