HC Deb 18 July 1995 vol 263 c1115W
Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the cost of the beef special premium scheme in 1994–95; and if he will make a statement. [34979]

Mr. Ancram

The outturn for the 1994–95 financial year was £37.499 million.

Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the cost of the sheep annual premium scheme in 1994–95; what proportion of the United Kingdom figure this represents; and if he will make a statement. [35124]

Mr. Ancram

The cost of the sheep annual premium scheme in 1994–95 was £28.5 million. This amount is £7.2 million of the total figure for the UK.

Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the estimated cost of the suckler cow premium scheme for 1994–95; and if he will make a statement. [34980]

Mr. Ancram

The outturn for the 1994–95 financial year was £36.4 million.