§ 22. Mr. TylerTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the decision to investigate farm partnerships after the special ewe premium was due for payment.
§ Mr. CurryBefore making payments under the 1992 sheep annual premium scheme we are required by European Community regulations to examine claims from partnerships to establish that they satisfy the headage payment limit rules. This work is being done as quickly as possible.