I point to a very critical fact, however. In all cases of partial decoupling, a scheme applicant would have to retain the same stock numbers, or acreage in the case of arable aid, which would have given entitlement to a single decoupling payment in order to qualify for the remaining payment. The stock or acreage reductions would give rise to proportionate reductions in premium payments. Partial decoupling would not suit our farming needs. I urge the Minister to opt for full decoupling, except in the case of the slaughter premium.