§ Mr. Nicholas BennettTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many new registrations have been received by the wool board in 1988, 1989 and 1990; and what percentage of new registrations are from farmers previously engaged in cereal production.
§ Mr. CurryI understand from the British wool marketing board that new producer registrations have been as follows:
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Number 1988 8,000 1989 7,200 11990 5,500 1 To date. The registration procedure does not record the previous occupation of producers registering. All producers with more than four sheep are required to register.