§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when she expects to make a decision on whether she will be drawing down agrimonetary compensation for this year. [9529]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 22 October 2001]: The Government are considering the case for payment of the agrimonetary compensation that is currently available for the arable sector, and have until 31 October to notify the European Commission of any intention to make these payments.