Written question asked by Richard Bacon (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 May 2002. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 16 May 2002 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, If she will make a statement on her Department's policy on agrimonetary compensation. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Bacon: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on her Department's policy on agrimonetary compensation. [55148] Mr. Morley: We have considered the case for payment of optional agrimonetary compensation to the livestock sector. While we acknowledge the difficulties that the sector is facing and are working with them on the recommendations of the Policy Commission on Farming and Food, we have decided not to pay this subsidy given the many competing demands on the Exchequer at present.

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