§ 11. Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what recent representations he has received from farmers in the less-favoured areas; and if he will make a statement. [17675]
Dr. John CunninghamI and my Ministerial colleagues have received many representations from farmers in the less-favoured areas. We are considering the case the industry has made for increasing the rates of Hill Livestock Compensatory Allowance and I hope to make an announcement shortly.