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Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru) on Wednesday, 1 April 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 April 1998. It was answered by Win Griffiths (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 April 1998 on behalf of the Welsh Office.


Welsh Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will introduce measures to offset the reduction in payments in agricultural subsidies due to the increase in the value of the green pound.
Answer

Mr. Wigley: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will introduce measures to offset the reduction in payments in agricultural subsidies due to the increase in the value of the green pound. [37880] Mr. Win Griffiths: The rules for agrimonetary compensation apply across the European Community and separate arrangements could not be introduced in Wales.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
37880; 310 c211W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Agriculture Wales Subsidies Green pound