§ Mr. TylerTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what consideration she has given to the effect of her decision to concentrate support for organic farming on new entrants; what information she has as to the support given to organic agriculture in each other EU member state and on the competitive pressure placed on existing organic enterprises; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. JackMy right hon. Friend has given careful consideration to the proposed aid scheme which she has discussed with representatives of organic farmers. The decision to concentrate aid on those wishing to convert to organic farming represents the best value for money in terms of increasing the area of land farmed organically.
I shall write to the hon. Gentleman concerning aid in other member states.