HC Deb 23 April 1996 vol 276 cc143-4W
Mr. Hanson

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he plans to make payments to farmers under the compensation scheme effective in the week beginning 29 April. [26200]

Mrs. Browning

Details of the scheme are still being worked up with industry representatives. It is envisaged that claims will be made by collection centres at weekly intervals. The Intervention Board executive agency, which will administer the scheme, normally aim to make payments within 28 days of receipt of a valid claim. It is likely that the earliest payments will be made at the beginning of June.

Mr. Hanson

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will consider making interim payments to farmers eligible for compensation under the scheme effective from 29 April. [26201]

Mr. Baldry

[holding answer 22 April 1996]There are no provisions for interim payments within the scheme rules.

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