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Written question asked by Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru) on Wednesday, 29 October 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 November 1997. It was answered by Win Griffiths (Labour) on Thursday, 6 November 1997 on behalf of the Welsh Office.


Welsh Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how many representations he has received in the past six months on the subject of Green Pound fluctuations on the value of subsidies received by Welsh farmers.
Answer

Mr. Llwyd: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many representations he has received in the past six months on the subject of Green Pound fluctuations in respect of the value of subsidies received by Welsh farmers; and if he will make a statement. [14078] Mr. Win Griffiths: The Department has received written representations from the two farming unions in Wales and seven others on the impact of Green Pound fluctuations on agriculture. Ministers and officials have also received delegations from farming and farm-related organisations on several occasions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14078; 300 c306W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Agriculture Food Farmers Prices Wales Subsidies Green pound