134 Dr. Bhamjee asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will extend the time limit for application forms for 1994 cattle headage and suckler schemes to 30 April 1994, to ensure relevant 25" Ordnance Survey maps will accompany applications.

The closing date for the return of the area aid application form and maps is 31 March 1994.

There is still over three weeks to go to this deadline and the issue of extending the closing date should not, and does not, arise at this time.

It is encouraging to note that a considerable number of forms, accompanied by maps, have already been received in my Department.