Written question asked by Andrew George (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 17 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 May 2004. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 May 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, pursuant to the Answer of 28th April, to the honourable Member for Salisbury, 420 c1025W, on severely disadvantaged areas, whether she has made representations to the European Commission to ensure that British farmers are not penalised if they are unable to meet the 17th May deadline.

Answer: Andrew George: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs pursuant to the answer of 28 April 2004, to the hon. Member for Salisbury (Mr. Key), Official Report, column 1025W, on severely disadvantaged areas, whether she has made representations to the European Commission to ensure that British farmers are not penalised if they are unable to meet the 17 May 2004 deadline. [174781] Alun Michael: The Rural Payments Agency has not made representation to the European Commission in respect of the 17 May 2004 Integrated Administration and Control System deadline as the circumstances do not justify a derogation to the regulation on this occasion.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 174781; 421 c1499-500W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Applications Agriculture EU law Subsidies Integrated administration and control system
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