To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how much in financial penalties was incurred by farmers in the UK for breaches under the Common Agricultural Policy in (a) 2004, (b) 2005 and (c) 2006. (127264)

This answer relates only to England.

Estimated value of penalties under the 2004 IACS Subsidy Schemes

The current financial value of penalties applied under the 2004 Sheep Annual Premium Scheme is estimated at £387,356.

The current financial value of penalties applied under the 2004 Bovine Subsidy Schemes is estimated at £1,896,572. These schemes include Beef Special Premium Scheme, Slaughter Premium Scheme (English Adult & Veal), Suckler Cow Premium Scheme and the Extensification Payment Scheme.

The current financial value of penalties applied under the 2004 Arable Area Payments Scheme is estimated at £7,261,483.

Estimated value of penalties under the 2005 Single Payment Scheme

The current financial value of penalties applied under the 2005 Single Payment Scheme is estimated at £10,917,787.

Estimated value of penalties under the 2006 Single Payment Scheme

Figures are not yet available for 2006 payments.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs against how many holdings in the UK financial penalties were applied for breaches under the Common Agricultural Policy in (a) 2004, (b) 2005 and (c) 2006. (127265)

This answer relates only to England.

Number of producers/holdings penalised under the 2004 IACS subsidy schemes

286 producers/holdings have been penalised to date under the 2004 Sheep Annual Premium Scheme.

2,697 producers/holdings have been penalised to date under the 2004 Bovine Subsidy Schemes. These schemes include Beef Special Premium Scheme, Slaughter Premium Scheme (English Adult and Veal), Suckler Cow Premium Scheme and the Extensification Payment Scheme.

9,755 producers/holdings have been penalised to date under the 2004 Arable Area Payments Scheme.

Number of Producers/Single Business Identifiers (SBI) penalised under the 2005 Single Payment Scheme

16,474 Producers/SBIs have been penalised to date under the 2005 Single Payment Scheme.

Number of Producers/SBIs penalised under the 2006 Single Payment Scheme

Figures are not yet available for the 2006 Single Payments Scheme.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what steps have been taken to implement in the UK the programme for Enhancing Public Awareness of the Common Agricultural Policy (EU budget line 05 08 06); and if he will make a statement. (130663)

Responsibility for the administration and allocation of funds under this budget line rests with the European Commission. Defra plays no part in determining these awards.