HC Deb 27 July 2000 vol 354 c790W
18. Mr. Rendel

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many farmers applied in each of the last three years for grants from the Organic Farming Scheme. [131281]

Mr. Morley

The number of farmers that applied for grants under the Organic Aid Scheme in these years is as follows:

  • 1997–98: 216
  • 1998–99: 222
  • 1999–2000: 3

The Organic Farming Scheme attracted 1,214 applications between its introduction in April 1999 and its temporary suspension in November 1999.

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