§ 24. Mr. LlwydTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he last met the farming unions to discuss the current levels of income in each sector of agriculture; and if he will make a statement. [113394]
§ Ms QuinMy right hon. Friend, the Minister's most recent meeting with the President of the NFU was on 22 February. My right hon. Friend and other MAFF Ministers are in frequent contact with the farming unions to discuss farming issues.
£ million MAFF objective Total cost Administration cost Percentage To protect public health in relation to food and animal diseases transmissible to humans 275.3 226 82.1 To sustain and enhance the rural and marine environments and public enjoyment of the amenities they provide and to promote forestry 101.3 39.9 39.4 To secure a more economically rational CAP which gives a better deal to consumers and taxpayers and pays due regard to the needs of the environment 72.6 2.7 3.7 To assist the development of efficient markets in which internationally competitive food, fish and agricultural industries can thrive 215.1 93.3 43.4 To enhance economic opportunity and social development in rural and coastal communities in a manner consistent with public enjoyment of the amenities which they offer 9.8 2.8 28.6 To administer payments under the CAP fairly and in full accordance with EU requirements 11,690.6 70.5 42. To conserve fish stocks for future generations and secure a sustainable future for the sea fishing industry 37.1 20.2 54.4 To ensure that farmed animals and fish are protected by high welfare standards and do not suffer unnecessary pain or distress 15.8 8 50.6 To reduce risk to people and the developed and natural environment from flooding and coastal erosion 73.6 5.1 6.9 To safeguard the continuing availability to the consumer of adequate supplies of wholesome, varied and reasonably priced food and drink 3.5 1.5 42.9 1 Includes receipts from the EU