Over-30-Months Scheme (Hansard, 23 May 2000)

HC Deb 23 May 2000 vol 350 c477W 477W

§ Mr. Ruane
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the average yearly price of Over-30-Months scheme compensation; and what plans he has to raise it. [120339]

§ Ms Quin
[holding answer 2 May 2000]: The information requested is as follows:

Year Compensation Paid (£) Number of animals Average amount/animal (£)

1996–97 669,709,000 1,346,195 497.48

1997–98 287,800,000 847,520 339.58

1998–99 253,031,000 922,401 274.32

1999–2000 262,754,000 977,749 268.73

Following the removal of the weight limit on payments for all cattle entering the OTMS higher payments will apply from 5 June.

Year	Compensation Paid (£)	Number of animals	Average amount/animal (£)
1996–97	669,709,000	1,346,195	497.48
1997–98	287,800,000	847,520	339.58
1998–99	253,031,000	922,401	274.32
1999–2000	262,754,000	977,749	268.73