asked the Minister for Agriculture the total number of applications received for the silage subsidy as announced by him this year; the number of applications sanctioned; the cost of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Silage Subsidy.
60.
Over 30,000 applications have been received for silge subsidy of which some 6,000 have already been cleared for payment to date. The total cost of the scheme is estimated at £6 million.
Questions Nos. 62 and 63 taken for oral reply.