§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many representations he has received on the operation of the siphon in relation to inter-partnership transfer of sheep quota; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesI have received a number of representations from the industry over the operation of the siphon in relation to transfers of quota within partnerships.
§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has made to the Commissioner responsible for agriculture in the European Union on the operation of the siphon in relation to inter-partnership transfer of sheep quota; what responses he has received; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesFollowing representations from the United Kingdom concerning the siphon, the Commission is expected to bring forward proposals next year to allow transfers of quota between members of producer groups to be exempt from the operation of the siphon.
§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many representations he has received on the subject of sheep quota in the last 12 months; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesI have received several representations from Members of Parliament, industry bodies and individual producers covering a number of different aspects relating to sheep quota.
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§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales when the claims for sheep quota from the national reserve will be determined; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesApplicants to categories 1 and 2 of the 1993 national reserve have already been notified of the outcome of their bids. Claims for the remaining categories—3 to 7—are being processed and producers will be advised of the outcome of the applications shortly.