Meat Production Costs (Hansard, 5 March 1999)

HC Deb 05 March 1999 vol 326 c946W 946W

§ Mr. Gray
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has to assist farmers to meet meat production costs arising from compliance with regulations. [74697]

§ Mr. Rooker
In his statement to the House on 16 November 1998,Official Report, columns 624–40, my right hon. Friend the Minister announced an aid package for livestock farmers worth some £120 million this year. The Government have no plans, and indeed see no case, for further assistance.