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Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Written question asked by Colin Pickthall (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 July 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 July 1997. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 July 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Question

To comment on the future of small weight payments to cattle owners.

Answer

Mr. Pickthall: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the future of small weight payments to cattle owners. [6082] Mr. Rooker: Cattle slaughtered under the Over 30 Months Scheme are eligible for a weight-based payment, currently worth just under 65 pence per kilogram, irrespective of their overall weight. With effect from 4 August payments will be restricted to a maximum weight of 560 kg per animal and the rate for cows will be reduced to a little under 58 pence per kilogram.

Type

Written question

Reference

6082; 297 c155-6W

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Compensation

Cattle

Diseases

Disease control

BSE