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Explanatory note

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1

This Order confirms a variation to the Meat and Livestock Commission Levy Scheme 1987 which was confirmed by the Meat and Livestock Commission Levy Scheme (Confirmation) Order 1987 (S.I. 1987/1303). S.I. 1987/1303 has been varied by the Meat and Livestock Commission Levy (Variation) Scheme (Confirmation) Order 1988 (S.I. 1988/838), the Meat and Livestock Commission Levy (Variation) Scheme (Confirmation) Order 1990 (S.I. 1990/1590) and the Meat and Livestock Commission Levy (Variation) Scheme (Confirmation) Order 1993 (S.I. 1993/1899).

2

Certain maximum charges payable in respect of general and species promotion expenses have been increased.

3

The maximum charges payable in respect of general expenses have been increased—

(a)

for cattle (other than calves of a deadweight of 68 kg. or less), from 219p per head to 350p per head;

(b)

for calves, from 14p per head to 100p per head; and

(c)

for sheep, from 39p per head to 40p per head.

4

The maximum charges payable in respect of species promotion expenses have been increased for cattle (as described in paragraph 3(a) above) from 280p per head to 350p per head.

5

Changes have also been made to the Meat and Livestock Commission’s levy collection procedures.

6

A regulatory appraisal has been prepared in respect of this Order. A copy of it has been placed in the library of each House of Parliament.