Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the total amount of United Kingdom grants and subsidies and of CAP payments to Northern Ireland farmers in 1973–74, 1974–75 and in 1975–76.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe total of United Kingdom grants and subsidies and of CAP payments to farmers in Northern Ireland in 1973–74 was £24,030,000. It is estimated that payments in 1974–75 and 1975–76 will amount to about £48 million and £46 million respectively.