Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Monday, 22 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 May 2002. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 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, how much agrimonetary compensation the Government can draw down for (a) dairy, (b) sheep and (c) arable farmers. - Inc figures. (Holding answer 26 April 2002).

Answer: Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how much agrimonetary compensation the Government can draw down for (a) dairy, (b) sheep and (c) arable farmers. [52417] Mr. Morley: [holding answer 26 April 2002]: The Government could have claimed approximately £37 million for the dairy sector and £9 million for the sheep sector. No agrimonetary compensation was available for arable farmers in that package. While we acknowledge the difficulties the livestock sector is facing and are working with them on the recommendations of the Policy Commission on Farming and Food, we have decided not to make a claim on these funds given the many competing demands on the Exchequer at present, particularly as more than eighty per cent. of the £46 million would in effect have to be met by the British taxpayer.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 52417; 386 c179W;386 c178-9W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Agriculture Dairy farming Farmers EU grants and loans Livestock Sheep Arable farming Monetary compensatory amounts
Contains statistics: Yes
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