§ Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many representations she has received for arable compensation from British farmers in the year prior to the 31 October deadline; and from whom they came. [12301]
§ Mr. MorleyI have received numerous representations about arable agrimonetary compensation directly from farmers, from their unions and other organisations, and through hon. Members' correspondence.
§ Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent steps she has taken to secure agrimonetary compensation from the European Union. [12300]
§ Mr. MorleyI refer the hon. Member to the answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Ealing, North (Mr. Pound) on 31 October 2001,Official Report, column 738W.
§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what discussions she has had with ETJ Ministers about a replacement to the agrimonetary compensation scheme; and if she will make a statement. [12357]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 5 November 2001]: There have been no discussions with EU representatives concerning a replacement to the agrimonetary compensation arrangements.