HC Deb 07 December 1989 vol 163 c374W
Mr. Martyn Jones

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on what basis areas are selected for payment of suckler cow premia under the special provision of herd reduction due to natural circumstances.

Mr. Curry

In deciding which areas should be designated as being affected by drought account was taken of meteorological data on a county basis concerning rainfall levels and soil moisture deficits likely to result in serious depletion of natural fodder supplies.

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