Written question asked by Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 October 2004. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 October 2004.

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Whitty, Lord

Question

What rationale was used to decide that orchards planted after 1977 are not likely to be eligible for the Single Farm Payment, given that the grants by the Government and its Agencies have been given to plant traditional orchards since that date. [HL 4463].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 4463; 665 c120WA

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Agriculture Eligibility Fruit Subsidies Trees Common agricultural policy