HC Deb 03 May 2000 vol 349 c139W
Mr. Breed

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what recent representations he has received regarding the proposed restructuring of his Department's regional offices; and from which organisations. [120405]

Mr. Morley

The Department has received a number of representations about the future of the Ministry's Regional Service Centres following the recent review of CAP scheme administration. The majority of representations have been from, or on behalf of, staff of the RSCs.

Mr. Breed

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what models for restructuring regional offices he has considered; and if he will make a statement; [120403]

(2) what plans he has to restructure his Department's regional offices; and if he will make a statement. [120404]

County Total sheep Unfit sheep Dead sheep Removed for other reasons
Hereford 65,257 2 6 26
Kent 688,364 49 0 17
North Yorkshire 57,111 1 2 87
Somerset 597 1 0 0
Worcester 2,904 3 0 0
Denbighshire 157,182 16 4 0
Powys 73,406 6 2 0
Wrexham 40,827 1 0 0
Other counties in England and Wales 16,254 0 0 0
Journeys starting outside of England and Wales 13,181 3 1 30
Total 1,115,083 82 15 160