asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries the number of slaughter premiums which have been paid by his Department in each of the months August, September and October in 1974; and the average waiting period before each application is paid.
Written Answers. - Slaughter Premiums.
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The number of slaughter premium payments made by my Department during the months in question were: August, nil; September, 6,900; October, 34,007. At present all properly documented claims are paid within seven to ten days of receipt.