Hill Livestock Compensatory Allowance

HC Deb 23 March 1995 vol 257 c332W

20. Mr. John Greenway

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he next expects to review the level of hill livestock compensatory allowance payments. [13896]

Mr. Jack

Agriculture Ministers expect to review the rates of hill livestock compensatory allowances which will apply for the 1996 scheme this autumn, as part of the annual review of public expenditure.

Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what consultations he has had with the farming unions about the payment of hill livestock compensatory allowances; and if he will make a statement. [13879]

Mr. Jack

We invariably consult the farming industry before we determine HLCA rates or make any changes to the scheme and listen carefully to what it says.