HC Deb 14 December 1999 vol 341 c180W
Mr. Robertson

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will estimate how much will be paid to British farmers in 1999–2000 in support of their incomes by(a) the European Union and (b) the British Government; and if he will make a statement. [102223]

Ms Quin

[holding answer 13 December 1999]: Forecast figures for 1999–2000 are unavailable. "Agriculture in the UK 1999", which will show estimates of payments to farmers in 1999, will be published on 16 March 2000.