HC Deb 22 March 1967 vol 743 cc256-7W
44. Mr. Evelyn King

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what sum of money during the last year was saved by his Department in respect of his refusal to pay corn subsidies to farmers who were entitled to them but who were late in submitting their application.

Mr. Hoy

This information is not available and could not be obtained without a disproportionate effort.

45. Mr. Evelyn King

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food why he is ceasing to send reminders about the return of Form CDP2, relating to corn acreages.

Mr. Hoy

As my hon. Friend the Joint Parliamentary Secretary said in reply to a Question by the right hon. Member for Grantham (Mr. Godber) on 20th July, 1966, it is the farmer's responsibility to submit his claims in time and we do not issue reminders under other subsidy schemes. The closing date for forms CDP2 is 31st March.—[Vol. 732, c. 603–4.]