Farmers (Hansard, 28 June 1991)

§ Sir Dudley Smith
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what total sum of money would be involved if the maximum sums permitted by EC regulations were paid to farmers and others qualified to receive them.

§ Mr. Curry
The total additional cost of making all payments under EC schemes at the maximum permitted rates cannot be assessed precisely.

§ Sir Dudley Smith
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list the payments of any description which are being made to farmers, and those who qualify, at less than the maximum permitted by EC regulations.

§ Mr. Curry
The following payments under EC agricultural schemes are not being made at the maximum rates permitted in the relevant EC regulationSet-aside Suckler cow premium (outside the less favoured areas only) Hill livestock compensatory allowances (HLCAs) Grants under the farm and conservation grant scheme for: Supply and installation of:

(i) energy saving facilities;

(ii) thermal insulation, vapour or gas sealing (excluding glasshouses)

Fences Walls not constructed of traditional materials Flood protection Replacement drainage Reseeding and regeneration of gressland Preparation of improvement plans