§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much financial assistance has been given to the farming industry from European and UK sources in each year since 1990–91. [123988]
§ Ms QuinThe figures are set out in the table. Most but not all will be transferred to the farming industry. The farming industry also benefits from higher food prices as a result of the CAP, which are paid for by consumers.
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EU and UK expenditure under the CAP and on national grants and subsidies, 1990–91 to date £ million Year (April/March) Public expenditure under the CAP and on national grants and subsidies 1990–91 1,910 1991–92 1,977 1992–93 2,028 1993–94 2,905 1994–95 2,512 1995–96 2,897 1996–97 4,318
EU and UK expenditure under the CAP and on national grants and subsidies, 1990–91 to date £ million Year (April/March) Public expenditure under the CAP and on national grants and subsidies 1997–98 3,583 1998–99 3,482 1999–20001 3,172 1 Forecast