The proposals in the beef sector are like the curate's egg. We have what the Minister described as a menu but it is more à la carte than anything else. Member states can opt to retain up to 100% of the suckler premium and 40% of the slaughter premium or 100% of the slaughter premium and 75% of the male special beef premium but not both. The most likely decision on decoupling is for the entire system to be decoupled except for the slaughter premium which amounts to €80 per head.