§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what plans she has to change the level of the payments made under the livestock welfare disposal scheme; and if she will make a statement. [11740]
§ Margaret Beckett[holding answer 1 November 2001]: My noble Friend Lord Whitty announced new rates of payment on Monday 29 October, applicable to applications posted on or after 30 October.