Written question asked by Colin Breed (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 3 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 April 2001. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 April 2001 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 many farmers have made applications for funds from the organic farming scheme; and how many of those applications have been successful in each phase of the scheme since it began. - Figures given.

Answer: Mr. Breed: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many farmers have made applications for funds from the organic farming scheme; and how many of those applications have been successful in each phase of the scheme since it began. [157161] Mr. Morley: Between the organic farming scheme opening on 6 April 1999 and it closing for review on 30 November, 1,270 valid applications were received. Since the scheme re-opened on 2 January this year around 600 further valid applications have been received.

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