§ Mr. MaclennanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will continue the supply of rams in crofting areas under the livestock improvement schemes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Hector Monro[holding answer 13 December 1993]In August my Department invited applications from crofting townships for the supply of rams for 1993–94. Some 1,460 rams have since been supplied to over 200 townships.
My Department is currently reviewing all the livestock improvement schemes for crofters following a consultation exercise undertaken earlier this year. I hope to announce a decision soon on the future operation of these schemes.