§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales by what date he expects all applications for sheep annual premium for this year in Wales to have been paid out; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RedwoodPayments of the final instalment to 1993 claimants should begin within the next month or so, and be completed by June, except in those cases which are held up by queries or quota problems.
§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many representations he has received within the last six months on the subject of the payment of sheep annual premium; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RedwoodBetween 1 October 1993 and 31 March 1994 I received about 100 representations. At 31 March some 90 per cent. of all valid claims had been paid.