HC Deb 02 December 1985 vol 88 c100W
Mr. Home Robertson

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much of the severe weather aid for farmers that he announced in the House on 28 November will be paid to farmers in Scotland, England. Wales and Northern Ireland, respectively.

Mr. Gummer

It is estimated that the payment to be made to farmers under the weather relief measures, amounting in total to some £16.9 million, will be distributed as follows:

£ million
Scotland 7.8
England 3.4
Wales 1.7
Northern Ireland 4.0