HC Deb 06 June 2000 vol 351 cc163-4W
Mr. Dobson

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much financial assistance has been given to the farming industry from European and UK sources in each year since 1990–91. [123988]

Ms Quin

The figures are set out in the table. Most but not all will be transferred to the farming industry. The farming industry also benefits from higher food prices as a result of the CAP, which are paid for by consumers.

EU and UK expenditure under the CAP and on national grants and subsidies, 1990–91 to date
£ million
Year (April/March) Public expenditure under the CAP and on national grants and subsidies
1990–91 1,910
1991–92 1,977
1992–93 2,028
1993–94 2,905
1994–95 2,512
1995–96 2,897
1996–97 4,318
EU and UK expenditure under the CAP and on national grants and subsidies, 1990–91 to date
£ million
Year (April/March) Public expenditure under the CAP and on national grants and subsidies
1997–98 3,583
1998–99 3,482
1999–20001 3,172
1 Forecast

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