HC Deb 20 May 1999 vol 331 c449W
21. Mr. Gardiner

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action his Department is taking to encourage organic farming. [83868]

Mr. Morley

In 1999–2000, we plan to spend around £6 million in aid to farmers converting to organic agriculture, around £2 million on organic R&D, and over £500,000 in support for the Organic Conversion Information Service.