§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how much has been spent on agri-environment schemes in each year since 1997. [25621]
§ Mr. MorleyTotal payments to agreement holders in the English agri-environment schemes in each financial year from 1996–97 are as follows:
£ million 1996 –97 44.5 1997 –98 55.4 1998 –99 64.2 1999 –2000 85.8 2000 –01 90.8 Data for payments made under agri-environment schemes in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland can be provided by the relevant Departments.