Written question asked by James Paice (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 December 2000. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 December 2000 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, how much will be available for payment in the Pig Farmers Outgoers Scheme in financial years (a) 2000-01, (b) 2001-02 and (c) 2002-03. - Inc figures. (Holding answer 18 December 2000).

Answer: Mr. Paice: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much will be available for payment in the Pig Farmers Outgoers Scheme in financial years (a) 2000-01, (b) 2001-02 and (c) 2002-03. [142892] Ms Quin: [holding answer 18 December 2000]: While it may be possible for some payments under the Pig Industry Restructuring Scheme 2000--Outgoers to be made in the financial year 2000-01, we expect all payments to be completed in financial year 2001-02; at least £20 million will be available for this purpose.

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