HC Deb 17 March 2000 vol 346 c360W
Miss McIntosh

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what measures he is proposing to reduce the impact of the strong pound on British farmers. [114337]

Ms Quin

Over the last three years we have paid nearly £400 million in agrimonetary compensation. We plan to pay a further £88 million this year and £44 million next year in agrimonetary compensation to beef, sheep and arable farmers.

Any additional optional agrimonetary compensation will have to be considered against other calls on public expenditure.