HC Deb 13 January 2000 vol 342 c241W
26. Miss McIntosh

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the availability of monetary compensation to British fanners for the value of sterling. [103800]

Ms Quin

Up to £88 million in compulsory agrimonetary compensation will be paid to livestock and arable farmers this year, and a further £44 million next year. Optional compensation is available this year; figures are not yet confirmed. No decision has been taken on whether to pay any of this.