HC Deb 23 July 1985 vol 83 c491W
Mr. Nicholson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how much money has been paid to the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society Ltd. in each of the last five years.

Mr. John MacKay

Payments made by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland to the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society Ltd. for the promotion and development of agricultural and horticultural co-operation are shown in the table. The remainder of the society's income, representing a little under half of the total, is derived from members subscriptions, fees and accumulated interest.

Financial Year £
1980–81 84,000
1981–82 96,000
1982–83 115,000
1983–84 105,000
1984–85 123,000

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