The person named lodged an application under the 2003 ewe premium scheme on 19 July 2004 together with a medical certificate stating that due to illness he was not in a position to lodge an application during the application period running from 4 December 2002 to 3 January 2003.
On 20 August 2004 the person named was informed that he did not qualify for any payment under the scheme. Following an appeal, he was asked on 28 September 2004 to submit documentary evidence to show that the sheep applied on were in his ownership and possession throughout the retention period, that is, 4 January 2003 to 13 April 2003.
When the evidence requested is received, my Department will review it along with the medical evidence already submitted to see whether or not payment can be made.