§ Mr. WatersonTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many farmers have sources of income from part-time employment in addition to farming. [108782]
§ Ms QuinFor farmers and spouses on full-time farms in England, it is estimated that around 20 per cent. had income from employment or self-employment outside the farm in 1998–99.
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§ Ms QuinThe Beef Special Premium Scheme was introduced in 1993. Payments are fully funded, but claims are restricted by a UK regional ceiling of 1,419,811 for bulls and first premium payment on steers; there is no ceiling on the second premium payment for steers. The payments made in the UK since the Scheme started are:
Year £ 1993 100,876,973 1994 129,572,732 1995 161,402,817 1996 179,175,135 1997 179,117,456 1998 169,699,784 19991 153,273,789 1 Forecast
§ Mr. SawfordTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many claims under the Beef Special Premium Scheme were rejected in each year from 1990 broken down by each Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food regional office. [108482]
§ Ms QuinThe present Beef Special Premium Scheme was introduced in 1993. The table shows the information requested.