(This note is not part of the Order)

1

These Regulations amend the Hill Livestock (Compensatory Allowances) Regulations 1994 (S.I.1994/2740, as already amended by S.I.1995/100, S.I.1995/1481 and S.I.1995/2778). Like those Regulations these Regulations extend to Great Britain.

2

Regulation 3 of S.I.1994/2740 is amended to reflect the new rates for compensatory allowances payable in respect of cattle and sheep.

3

Regulation 5(1)(d) is amended so as to restore the former maximum (9 ewes) governing the payment of compensatory allowances for sheep in respect of each hectare of disadvantaged land.

4

The definition of “ECU” in Regulation 2(1) is amended in the light of the consolidation of the relevant Community texts relating to this matter by Council Regulation (EEC) No. 3320/94 (OJNo. L350, 31.12.94, p.27).

5

The definition of “livestock unit” in regulation 2(1) is amended to reflect amendments made to Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2328/91 (OJNo. L218, 6.8.91, p.1); the latest amendment was effected by Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2387/95 (OJNo. L244, 12.10.95, p.50).

6

Articles 17 to 19 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2328/91 continue to provide the legal base for the making of compensatory allowances for sheep and cattle.

7

No compliance cost assessment has been prepared in respect of these Regulations.