§ Dr. StrangTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will give the figures for England and Wales relating to 1993 for the value of the ewe premium and suckler cow premium per head distinguishing the value of any supplements if applicable.
§ Mrs. Gillian ShephardThe rate of sheep annual premium in England and Wales for the 1993 marketing year is fixed only after the end of the year. To date, Commission regulations provide for payments of two advances totalling £12.55 per eligible ewe and a supplement in less-favoured areas of £5.16 per eligible ewe. The final rate of premium and supplement due in spring 1994 will reflect the level of market prices and green rates operating in each member state throughout the marketing year.
The 1993 suckler cow premium rate per head is £65.73 in England and Wales. In addition a payment of £28 17 per head can be made if the stocking density on a holding is less than 1.4 livestock units per hectare of eligible forage area.