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Green Pound

Volume 300: debated on Friday 7 November 1997

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To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many representations he has received in the last 12 months on the impact of Green Pound fluctuations on agriculture; and if he will make a statement. [14079]

The Department has received about 90 written representations on the impact of Green Pound fluctuations on agriculture. Ministers and officials have also received delegations from farming and farm-related organisations on several occasions.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what consideration is currently being given to an application for European funds to offset the effects of Green Pound price fluctuations on agricultural prices and subsidies; and if he will make a statement. [14164]

Paying this aid would have significant implications for UK public expenditure. We are keeping the case for payment under review but, on the evidence currently available, have concluded that the case for payment is at present not proven.