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Written question asked by Austin Mitchell (Labour) on Monday, 7 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 November 2005. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Monday, 21 November 2005 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Afghanistan

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development how much money was disbursed to Afghan farmers as compensation for the destruction of poppies in 2003; and how much remains to be paid.
Answer

I have been asked to reply.In 2003, the Afghan Transitional Authority ran a non-compensated eradication programme through the provincial governors. No compensation, therefore, was disbursed to Afghan farmers during this year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
439 c1595W;439 c1597W; 26827
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Compensation Crops Damage Drugs Farmers Production Afghanistan
Link
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