Scottish Ministers approve rise in QMS' levy rates

The QMS levy rate will rise by 6.8 per cent

Chris Brayford
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QMS had made the request to Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon
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QMS had made the request to Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon

Scottish Ministers have approved a request for QMS' levy rate to increase by 6.8 per cent. QMS had confirmed the announcement on Wednesday (March 13) which would see the new rate implemented for producers...

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