§ Mr. Geraint HowellsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what steps he has taken to ensure that Wales retains the use of hill livestock compensatory allowances to assist farms in the less favoured areas; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerI fully recognise the importance of hill livestock compensatory allowance payments to farmers in the less-favoured areas of Wales and remain committed to their continuance.