Regulation 4 Applications for aid

An application for aid under these Regulations shall be made at such time and in such form, and shall include or be accompanied by such information as the Secretary of State reasonably may require to enable him to decide whether to accept the application.

If required by the Secretary of State, the applicant shall provide evidence showing the nature of his estate or interest in or other right to graze ewes or relevant livestock on his holding.

The Secretary of State shall acknowledge in writing the receipt of any application including the date of receipt by the Secretary of State of that application.