Written question asked by Roger Gale (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 December 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 December 1997. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 December 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, when he intends to submit an application to the European Union on behalf of the United Kingdom for assistance under the agrimonetary compensation scheme. - (Holding answer 16 December 1997).

Answer: Mr. Gale: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he intends to submit an application to the European Union on behalf of the United Kingdom for assistance under the agrimonetary compensation scheme. [21163] Mr. Rooker: [holding answer 16 December 1997]: We are considering what further action might be necessary to alleviate the position of farmers affected by currency movements and other developments affecting income. Offering new funds to farmers, even with reimbursement from the EU budget, carries very significant implications for UK public expenditure.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 21163; 303 c231W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Common agricultural policy Green rates Monetary compensatory amounts