§ Mr. WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has had about extending the increase to the SAP less-favoured areas supplement after the current year; ane when the SAP less-favoured areas supplement will be paid.
§ Sir Hector Monro[holding answer 9 February 1993]: I have received no such representations. An LFA supplement of 5.5 ecu was paid to Scottish sheep producers in late summer. The further 1.5 ecu agreed by the Agriculture Council in December is expected to be paid in April 1993.