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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Michael Jack (Conservative). It was answered on Thursday, 2 July 2009 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Single Payment Scheme

Question
The costs of running the single farm payment scheme are but one item in DEFRA's budget. The Secretary of State has made it clear that, from 2011, his Department's budget will be reduced. Will he now outline what cuts in services to the customers of DEFRA the Secretary of State's announcement entails?
Answer

Our Department, like all Government Departments, continuously reviews its budget and seeks to be as efficient as possible. There is no threat in the statement by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State. We will continue to examine our budget and we shall ensure that the Department runs as efficiently as possible.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
495 c464 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Agriculture Subsidies
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk