Vol. 424 No. 9
148 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the proposals, if any, he has to introduce a scheme of financial assistance to assist small milk producers in obtaining additional milk quotas in restructuring schemes through their own local creameries and co-operatives.
I have always been attentive to the problems of small scale milk producers and have in the past ensured that they be afforded priority treatment under the various schemes in operation within the quota system including the restructuring scheme. I will continue this approach and will ensure that whatever decisions are taken by the Council of Ministers on the future of the quota system, which is currently being reviewed, take full account of their needs.
