§ Mr. MooreTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he plans to make a formal application for agrimonetary compensation for farmers in the dairy, beef, sheep and cereal sectors this year. [145092]
§ Ms Quin[holding answer 15 January 2001]: We are awaiting the publication of figures for possible agrimonetary compensation by the European Commission. We then have until 30 April to decide whether to apply for any compensation.
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§ Mr. MooreTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what recent representations he has received from the National Farmers Union of Scotland about agrimonetary compensation. [145090]
§ Ms Quin[holding answer 15 January 2001]: The last representations made were in October in respect of agrimonetary aid available for the arable sector. The Government announced on 2 November that the full amount of £34 million would be paid, subject to Commission approval. We hope to receive such approval soon.