Dr. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received on the future levels of hill livestock compensatory allowances; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonI refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply given to him by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on 23 January, column641–42.
Dr. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the expenditure each year since 1986 on hill livestock compensatory allowances.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe total expenditure in Scotland on hill livestock compensatory allowances in each year since 1986 was as follows:
£ million 1986 43 1987 43 1988 44 1989 145 1 Provisional.