HC Deb 15 October 1990 vol 177 cc760-1W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what provision has been made for expenditure by his Department relating to agriculture in the current financial year; and if he will publish a table showing the actual spending in each of the previous 10 years.

Mr. Curry

Provision for expenditure relating to agriculture in the current year is contained in the Supply estimates. Figures for the previous 10 years are available in the publication "Agriculture in the United Kingdom 1989" and in the annual review of agriculture White Papers. These publications are available in the Library of the House.

Mr. Moate

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will publish a table showing the level of direct expenditure in support of United Kingdom agriculture not extended via the European Community, in each of the last 20 years.

Mr. Curry

Details of agricultural support in the United Kingdom for the years 1985–86 to 1989–90 (forecast) are set out in the publication "Agriculture in the United Kingdom 1989". Figures for preceding years are contained in the annual review of agriculture White Papers. These publications are available in the Library of the House.

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