HC Deb 21 November 1996 vol 285 c709W
25. Mr. Pike

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on projected farm incomes in less favoured areas in the United Kingdom in 1997. [3744]

Mr. Boswell

Following the autumn review of the economic prospects of hill and upland farms, the hill livestock compensatory allowance payment levels for 1997 will be announced on 26 November. Tables showing income levels for cattle and sheep farms in the less favoured areas in the United Kingdom will be deposited in the House Library on that date, these will include forecasts for 1996–97.