20. Mr. John GreenwayTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he next expects to review the level of hill livestock compensatory allowance payments. [13896]
Mr. JackAgriculture Ministers expect to review the rates of hill livestock compensatory allowances which will apply for the 1996 scheme this autumn, as part of the annual review of public expenditure.
Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what consultations he has had with the farming unions about the payment of hill livestock compensatory allowances; and if he will make a statement. [13879]
Mr. JackWe invariably consult the farming industry before we determine HLCA rates or make any changes to the scheme and listen carefully to what it says.