§ Dr. StrangTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give the figures relating to 1993 for the value of the ewe premium and suckler cow premium per head distinguishing the value of any supplements if applicable.
§ Sir Hector MonroThe rate of sheep annual premium in Scotland for the 1993 marketing year is fixed only after the end of the year. To date, European 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 will be fixed by the Commission in spring 1994.
The 1993 suckler cow premium rate per head in Scotland is £65.73. 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.