The Minister assured us that the introduction of single payments would significantly reduce the level of bureaucracy faced by farmers when applying for farm payments. However, it appears that bureaucracy is likely to continue to increase. The Minister's suggestions on decoupling appear to increase it. He has spoken about different complex and confusing options regarding decoupling such as his suggestions to have ewe, special beef and suckler premiums fully or partially decoupled or have some of the payments fully decoupled and others partially decoupled. It is a bit of a dog's dinner. There is a need for clarification and an urgent decision to be taken. The persistent uncertainty regarding the modulation proposals continues to damage the agriculture industry. I appeal to the Minister to come to a decision in concert with the farming organisations as soon as possible.