Written question asked by Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 March 1997. It was answered by Raymond Robertson (Conservative) on Friday, 21 March 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: If he will estimate the average public subsidy for UK and EU funds to (a) dairy, (b) arable and (c) livestock farm enterprises in Roxburgh and Berwickshire and Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale for the last five years for which figures are available. - Will write and a copy to be placed in Library.

Answer: Mr. Kirkwood: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will estimate the average public subsidy for UK and EU funds to (a) dairy, (b) arable and (c) livestock farm enterprises in Roxburgh and Berwickshire and Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale for the last five years for which figures are available. [21538] Mr. Raymond S. Robertson: I shall write to the hon. Member and arrange for a copy of the letter to be placed in the House Library.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 21538; 292 c993W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Agriculture Dairy farming EU grants and loans Livestock industry Subsidies Arable farming Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale Roxburgh and Berwickshire