Sheep Tagging

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland – in the House of Commons am 11:30 am ar 6 Mai 2009.

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Photo of Ann McKechin Ann McKechin The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland 11:30, 6 Mai 2009

I hear what the hon. Gentleman has to say, but I again point out that the scheme is mandatory. The EU has stated that it is not prepared to review the scheme until implementation. However, we are working very closely with the Scottish Government and the other devolved Administrations to try, as far as possible, to reduce the impact on sheep farmers. We have already achieved a number of important concessions and we continue to work closely with the Commission to achieve more.