HC Deb 02 February 1998 vol 305 c547W
Mr. Dawson

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has to introduce an early retirement scheme for farmers. [25671]

Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has to introduce an EU early retirement scheme for the UK agriculture industry; what level of resources is estimated to be available; and how soon the scheme will become available. [25240]

Mr. Morley

[holding answer 28 January 1998]: Options for a possible early retirement scheme for the livestock sector are under consideration. Any scheme will have to accord with the relevant EC Regulation No. 2079/92. We will consult the industry on this initiative as soon as possible.

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