To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when he expects the European Commission to make a decision on disallowances arising from Common Agricultural Policy schemes. (128049)

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 8 March 2007, Official Report, column 2182W. Detailed discussions will take place with the Commission over a number of years before a final figure is reached. The Government are committed to defending the UK's interests in these discussions.