§ Mr. EdwardsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many farmers have(a) applied for and (b) been awarded financial support for organic conversion in each year since such support began. [117120]
§ Mr. MorleyThe details are as follows:
Applications Approvals 1994–95 72 37 1995–96 64 64 1996–97 117 57 1997–98 216 133 1998–99 222 118 1999–2000 1,274 1,021
§ Mr. EdwardsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the level of resources allocated to organic conversion in(a) the current and (b) the next three financial years. [117119]
§ Mr. MorleySupport for organic conversion aid payments to farmers in England will be £11.35 million for 1999–2000 and £12 million, £18 million and £20 million respectively for the next three years.