§ Mr. Robert HicksTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he intends to authorise payments of the suckler cow premium; and if he will pay this at the maximum rate allowed.
§ Mr. CurryAs I announced on 4 November, Agriculture Ministers have fixed the rates of suckler cow premium for the 1991–92 scheme year at the same rates which applied last year, viz £51.69 per head in the less favoured areas and £47.43 per head elsewhere. A statutory instrument putting these rates into effect is expected to be laid before Parliament later this week and payments to those who have already submitted their applications for premium will be made as soon as possible thereafter.