§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what arrangements are being made to lengthen the amount of time farmers in Wales are given to complete their livestock quota application forms; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RedwoodTo enable quota allocations from the national reserve for 1993 to be made as quickly as possible and sheep annual premium payments thereafter to be made promptly, the Department set a deadline of 7 January for receipt of applications from sheep producers eligible to apply under categories 1 and 2. We are, however, prepared to process any applications received within a week of that date.