Written question asked by David Heath (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 15 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 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 the application of single farm payments to orchards. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Heath: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on the application of single farm payments to orchards. [198970] Alun Michael: Traditional orchards, which are generally those with greatest amenity and environmental value, will be eligible for the new CAP Single Payment subject to eligibility criteria that are currently being defined. Commercial orchards will not be eligible for the Single Payment anywhere in the European Union, nor have they ever been eligible for CAP subsidy.

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