To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs pursuant to the answer of 13 June 2008, Official Report, column 531W, on Agriculture: Young People, for what reason no further commitments of funding have been made; and if he will make a statement. (215060)

[holding answer 1 July 2008]: I responded to a written answer on 13 June 22008, Official Report, column 531W, to the hon. Member for Forest of Dean (Mr. Harper), on agriculture. I have since been advised that, in addition to the periods and amounts previously stated, funding of £51,500 for the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs has been committed for the period 2008-09.

Funding for the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs is allocated on a yearly basis.