HL Deb 06 February 1989 vol 503 c1425WA
Baroness Gardner of Parkes

asked Her Majesty's Government:

If they intend to set a date limit for the notification of milk quota transfers in England and Wales.

Baroness Trumpington

Following discussions with the industry, my right honourable friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has decided to make use of the powers provided by the Dairy Produce Quotas (Amendment) Regulations 1989. Quota transfers notified after 21st April, even if they are notified as having occurred in the previous quota year, will not affect the calculation of supplementary levy liability until the start of the new quota year on 1st April. I hope that this will encourage producers to notify transfers of quota in good time, which should in turn facilitate the smooth running of the quota system.