§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the approximate total value of all direct public subsidies to agriculture in Scotland in each year between 1980 and 1987, distinguishing between direct grants from national and European Community schemes, and price support provided under the common agricultural policy.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 25 July 1988]: The information requested is as follows:
National and EC schemes (gross expenditure) Price support under CAP £ million £ million 1980–81 132 70 1981–82 116 70 1982–83 124 115 1983–84 133 150 1984–85 141 150 1985–86 143 180 1986–87 137 115