Mr. LIwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many farmers registered for the purpose of IACS there were in 1997; and what the current corresponding figure is. [107227]
§ Alun MichaelThe number of farmers registered for the purpose of IACS for England and Wales is as follows:
England Wales 1997 77,829 19,300 Current corresponding figure (2002) 69,535 16,800