asked the Minister for Agriculture the reasons the advance ewe premiums have not been paid as promised; the date on which these will be paid; the total amount of money being made available under the advance; and if he will make a statement on this matter.
Written Answers. - Grant Payments.
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The ewe premium advances are at present being processed by computer and it is expected that advances totalling £8 million will be made to 9,000 applicants in the disadvantaged areas this month while a further £13 million will be paid to 15,000 applicants early in the New Year.