§ Mr. DafisTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make representations to the EC to ensure that a substantial proportion of the common agricultural policy budget is allocated to the agri-environment programme.
§ Mr. CurryThe level of funds to be attributed to agri-environment programmes will be decided annually along with the rest of the EC budget. It will depend on a range of factors, including uptake by member states. The Government's view will depend on the balance of such factors when each year's budget is set.