§ Mr. YeoTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what estimate he has made of the impact on funding of the ERDP if the modulation of agriculture subsidies at the stated percentages yields significantly less than the amounts expected. [150248]
§ Mr. Nick Brown[holding answer 13 February 2001]: The funds raised through modulation of agriculture subsidies will be monitored closely throughout the life of the England Rural Development Programme.
§ Mr. YeoTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if ERDP funding is subject to annual ring-fencing arrangements similar to those that apply to the money announced in March 2000 for pig farmers. [150329]
§ Mr. Nick Brown[holding answer 13 February 2001]: No.