Written question asked by Ian Bruce (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 November 1999. It was answered by Nicholas Brown (Labour) on Thursday, 25 November 1999 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 was the last time the Green Pound was adjusted; and what assessment he has made of the effect of the weak euro on the incomes of farmers. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Ian Bruce: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when was the last time the green pound was adjusted; and what assessment he has made of the effect of the weak euro on the incomes of farmers. [98856] Mr. Nick Brown: The last time the Green Pound was adjusted was on 11 October 1998. The present depressed state of farm incomes results from various factors, including the strength of sterling, the collapse of world prices and the loss of some key export markets. It is difficult to single out one factor in isolation and assess its impact when the factors are to an extent interlinked.

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