HC Deb 23 January 1990 vol 165 cc639-40W
Dr. Thomas

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) if he will make a statement on the future level of hill livestock compensatory allowance;

(2) if it is his intention to offset the shortfall in the FEOGA contribution towards the hill livestock compensatory allowance in 1991; and if he will make a statement;

(3) what representations he has received on the future levels of hill livestock compensatory allowances; and if he will make a statement;

(4) when he expects to make an announcement on the hill livestock compensatory allowances;

(5) when his Department last reviewed the level of hill livestock compensatory allowance.

Mr. Curry

A statement on the outcome of the annual review of the economic conditions in the United Kingdom's hill and upland areas, including details of the arrangements for hill livestock compensatory allowances, will be made as soon as possible.

Dr. Thomas

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the total expenditure in each year since 1986 on hill livestock compensatory allowances.

Mr. Curry

The total payments in the United Kingdom on hill livestock compensatory allowances in each year since 1986 were as follows:

£ million
1986 111
1987 113
1988 117
1989 1118
1 Provisional.

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