HC Deb 27 November 2000 vol 357 cc399-400W
Mr. Edwards

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has to introduce an independent appeal service for dealing with agricultural subsidy payments. [139269]

Ms Quin

MAFF officials are currently preparing a consultation paper on possible options that could be introduced that would be of benefit to the industry and we expect to be in a position to consult industry on these very soon.