The Suckler Cow Premium Regulations 1991
These Regulations, which apply to Great Britain, relate to the administration of the suckler cow premium scheme (“the scheme”) introduced by Council Regulation (EEC) No. 1357/80 (OJ No. L 140, 5.6.80, p. 1), as amended, (“the Council Regulation”) for the implementation of which detailed rules are laid down by Commission Regulation (EEC) No. 1244/82 (OJ No. L 143, 20.5.82, p.20), as amended. They also make provision, in accordance with Article 3(2) of the Council Regulation and pursuant to section 3 of the Agriculture and Forestry (Financial Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 33), for the payment out of national funds of a grant (“the additional premium”) to persons who under the scheme are entitled to receive a premium financed by the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (“the Community premium”).