§ Mr. LuffTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will set a target date for the introduction of the increase in the maximum weight per animal on which compensation is payable under the over-30-months scheme. [117687]
§ Ms QuinThe Government have made a commitment to seek an increase in the maximum weight per animal on which compensation is payable under the Over30-Months Scheme. Implementation of such a change is dependent on the Commission's willingness to make an appropriate proposal and on support from other member states. We will be pressing for early action but the timing is not within our control.