§ Lord Beaumont of Whitleyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What response they have given or propose to give to the Tenant Farmers Association's request to:
- (a) double the Hill Livestock Compensatory Allowances for 1999;
- (b) bring forward the compensation available as a result of the increase in the value of the green pound;
- (c) continue the Calf Processing Aid Scheme after 30 November 1998; and
- (d) relax the weight limit for suckler cows going through the Over Thirty Months Scheme. [HL3719]
§ The Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Lord Donoughue)These requests were recently put forward by the TFA to my right honourable friend the Minister. Her Majesty's Government are considering these, along with further requests by other industry organisations, and will make an announcement shortly.