§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make it his policy that there will be no822W change in the definition of ewes eligible for payment of variable premium in the foreseeable future; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThe redefinition of an eligible ewe for the sheep annual premium scheme is one of a number of proposals which the Commission has put forward in its review of the sheepmeat regime. Further details are required before the Commission's proposal can be fully assessed.