§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what urgent action he proposes to help upland farmers in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HuntMeasures already introduced for general application, such as improved intervention support for beef and early advance payments of sheep annual premium, will help all farmers. LFA producers will436W additionally benefit from the enhanced suckler cow premium—which has been increased for 1991 to £51.69, the maximum permitted under EC rules—and from a supplement of 4 ecu (currently worth £3.12) to the sheep annual premium from the 1991 marketing year.