§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much a farmer growing cereals will be paid in arable aid for each hectare of cereals grown in 1993–94 in England, inclusive of less-favoured areas; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. JackThe payment rate for cereals in England under the arable area payments scheme for 1993–94 will be 207.55 ecu per hectare. This will be converted to sterling at the green rate prevailing on 1 July 1994. At the current green rate, this would amount to £191 per hectare.
Payments will be reduced if the base area is exceeded.