§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will make a statement on the screening of pregnant lowland ewes to ascertain the number of lambs each is carrying.
§ Mr. JackMy Department does not run any such screening programme, but screening is available from various commercial organisations for a fee. We understand that those who make use of it find it valuable as a means of determining appropriate feeding regimes for their breeding ewes.