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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-04-16more like thismore than 2018-04-16
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Agriculture: Subsidies remove filter
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their response to the report in the Farmers Guardian that up to a quarter of UK farms could go bankrupt after the UK leaves the EU; and what reassurances they can give to farmers that their plans for changes to farm payments will not force farmers out of business. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Jones of Cheltenham more like this
uin HL6914 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-04-30more like thismore than 2018-04-30
answer text <p>The government does not accept the view described in the article which was simply reflecting the political opinion of certain individuals. The government has committed to keep the budget spent on agriculture the same for the duration of this parliament and we have been clear that changes will be phased gradually. Leaving the EU is a great opportunity to develop improved and more coherent policy for agriculture and the farmed environment.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-04-30T10:44:11.657Zmore like thismore than 2018-04-30T10:44:11.657Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
248
label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham more like this
861341
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-03-13more like thismore than 2018-03-13
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Agriculture: Subsidies remove filter
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what proportion of agricultural support in the UK comes from EU funds. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
uin HL6324 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-03-27more like thismore than 2018-03-27
answer text <p>Across the UK £3.95 billion is provided a year under the Common Agricultural Policy. Of this, around 93% is funding from the EU, with around 7% being national funding provided under rural development programmes.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-03-27T16:37:51.873Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-27T16:37:51.873Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
3691
label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
860827
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-03-12more like thismore than 2018-03-12
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Agriculture: Subsidies remove filter
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, in respect of the five per cent of farmers and landowners who are still awaiting their payments for 2017 under the Basic Payments Scheme, how many own farm land of (1) under 250 acres, (2) 250 to 500 acres, (3) 500 to 1000 acres, and (4) over 1000 acres. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Byford more like this
uin HL6226 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-03-22more like thismore than 2018-03-22
answer text <p>The Rural Payments Agency received over 86,000 applications for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2017. The window for making payments runs from December to June each scheme year. As of 13 March 2018, there were 3,678 claims still being processed for payment, as shown in the table below.</p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Number of 2017 BPS claims awaiting payment</p></td><td><p>Eligible acreage claimed*</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>1,955</p></td><td><p>Under 250 acres</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>632</p></td><td><p>250 to 500 acres</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>523</p></td><td><p>500 to 1,000 acres</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>568</p></td><td><p>Over 1,000 acres</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p>For those who remain unpaid at the end of March, bridging payments for 75% of the calculated value will be made to support farmers until their claim is processed for payment.</p><p> </p><p>*Ownership of land is not a requirement for claiming under the BPS. Land farmed under a tenancy, lease or shared basis can be included in a claim. The figures given are based on size of claim, which may include land not owned by the claimant.</p>
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-03-22T11:26:25.393Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-22T11:26:25.393Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
3343
label Biography information for Baroness Byford more like this
802508
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-12-07more like thismore than 2017-12-07
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Agriculture: Subsidies remove filter
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to change the operation of (1) the environmental stewardship schemes, and (2) other aspects of the farm payment regime, in England in (a) 2018, and (b) subsequent years. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Greaves more like this
uin HL3970 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-19more like thismore than 2017-12-19
answer text <p>We are making four new simple Countryside Stewardship packages available in 2018 for agreements starting in 2019. Farmers applying for one of these packages will only need to select a small number of core options (a minimum of 2 or 3) from between 7 and 14 options, depending on the offer. Every farmer who applies for one of these packages and who meets the basic criteria will receive an agreement. We have significantly simplified the application form for these packages. The paper forms for the new offers are half the size of the current form. Arable farmers will be able to apply for the Arable package online. We have also increased the maximum grant available for Hedgerows and Boundaries from £5,000 to £10,000. We will continue to look for further simplification of the schemes for 2019.</p><p> </p><p>Leaving the EU will allow us to take back control of our policies on agriculture and the environment. The Government has pledged to work with farmers, food producers and environmental experts to devise a new environmental land management system to be introduced in the following Parliament. This will include working together to inform scheme design and to test and pilot new scheme elements.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-19T16:35:03.27Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-19T16:35:03.27Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
2569
label Biography information for Lord Greaves more like this
777573
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-10-25more like thismore than 2017-10-25
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Agriculture: Subsidies remove filter
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what was the value of agricultural support payments per capita in real terms in (1) Cornwall, (2) Devon, and (3) England, in each year since 2010. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Goss Moor more like this
uin HL2568 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-13more like thismore than 2017-11-13
answer text <p>The Rural Payments Agency makes agricultural support payments to eligible farmers in England. The following figures represent the total direct aid paid to Cornwall, Devon and England for 2015 and 2016 under the Basic Payment Scheme; and for each year between 2010 and 2014 under its predecessor, the Single Payment Scheme. The average payment value represents that paid to eligible claimants for each year. Data is relevant to the claimant population</p><p><strong>SPS scheme 2010 - 2014</strong></p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td rowspan="2"><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td colspan="2"><p><strong>England</strong></p></td><td colspan="2"><p><strong>Devon</strong></p></td><td colspan="2"><p><strong>Cornwall and Isles of Scilly</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>SPS GBP</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>SPS GBP</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>SPS GBP</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010</p></td><td><p>1,781,954,062</p></td><td><p>104,285</p></td><td><p>£ 98,514,541</p></td><td><p>9,353</p></td><td><p>£ 52,546,385</p></td><td><p>4,775</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011</p></td><td><p>1,787,132,090</p></td><td><p>104,007</p></td><td><p>£ 98,169,419</p></td><td><p>9,357</p></td><td><p>£ 52,727,507</p></td><td><p>4,759</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012</p></td><td><p>1,649,543,922</p></td><td><p>103,899</p></td><td><p>£ 90,430,011</p></td><td><p>9,350</p></td><td><p>£ 48,462,249</p></td><td><p>4,738</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>1,673,641,321</p></td><td><p>103,109</p></td><td><p>£ 91,655,239</p></td><td><p>9,309</p></td><td><p>£ 49,139,301</p></td><td><p>4,706</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>1,538,089,242</p></td><td><p>101,584</p></td><td><p>£ 83,316,822</p></td><td><p>9,117</p></td><td><p>£ 44,847,068</p></td><td><p>4,657</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p><strong>BPS scheme 2015 - 2016</strong></p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td rowspan="2"><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td colspan="2"><p><strong>England</strong></p></td><td colspan="2"><p><strong>Devon</strong></p></td><td colspan="2"><p><strong>Cornwall and Isles of Scilly</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>BPS GBP</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Volume Paid</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>BPS GBP</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Volume Paid</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>BPS GBP</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Volume Paid</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>1,407,810,704</p></td><td><p>86,931</p></td><td><p>77,634,876</p></td><td><p>7,710</p></td><td><p>£ 40,476,454</p></td><td><p>3,881</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>1,650,041,395</p></td><td><p>85,316</p></td><td><p>90,852,407</p></td><td><p>7,582</p></td><td><p>£ 47,830,601</p></td><td><p>3,796</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p><strong>Average per claim (both schemes)</strong></p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td rowspan="2"><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td rowspan="2"><p><strong>Scheme</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>England</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Devon</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Cornwall and Isles of Scilly</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Average Per Claim</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Average Per Claim</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Average Per Claim</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010</p></td><td><p>SPS</p></td><td><p>£17,087</p></td><td><p>£10,533</p></td><td><p>£11,004</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011</p></td><td><p>SPS</p></td><td><p>£17,183</p></td><td><p>£10,492</p></td><td><p>£11,080</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012</p></td><td><p>SPS</p></td><td><p>£15,876</p></td><td><p>£9,672</p></td><td><p>£10,228</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>SPS</p></td><td><p>£16,232</p></td><td><p>£9,846</p></td><td><p>£10,442</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>SPS</p></td><td><p>£15,141</p></td><td><p>£9,139</p></td><td><p>£9,630</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>BPS</p></td><td><p>£16,195</p></td><td><p>£10,069</p></td><td><p>£10,429</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>BPS</p></td><td><p>£19,340</p></td><td><p>£11,983</p></td><td><p>£12,600</p></td></tr></tbody></table>
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-13T12:08:41.363Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-13T12:08:41.363Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
228
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Goss Moor more like this
750550
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-11more like thismore than 2017-07-11
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Agriculture: Subsidies remove filter
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the benefits and costs to the UK of membership of the European Institute for Gender Equality. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lester of Herne Hill more like this
uin HL682 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-25more like thismore than 2017-07-25
answer text <p>The European Institute of Gender Equality (EIGE) is an autonomous body of the European Union, which was established to contribute to and strengthen the promotion of gender equality. EIGE products, which include comparable data and research, have been utilised by the Government to inform evidence-based policy-making. However, there are a number of bodies, including the Council of Europe and OECD that produce similar products.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Nash more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-25T10:08:07.873Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-25T10:08:07.873Z
answering member
4270
label Biography information for Lord Nash more like this
tabling member
2037
label Biography information for Lord Lester of Herne Hill more like this
748878
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-05more like thismore than 2017-07-05
answering body
Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept id 53 more like this
answering dept short name Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept sort name Cabinet Office more like this
hansard heading Agriculture: Subsidies remove filter
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government whether they have a strategy for the outsourcing of services; and, if so, whether they plan to alter this strategy as a result of Brexit. more like this
tabling member printed
Viscount Waverley more like this
uin HL541 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-13more like thismore than 2017-07-13
answer text <p>The driving principle underpinning the delivery of public services is – and will remain – the best value for money for the public purse. As part of this, we are committed to opening up government procurement and to identifying opportunities for private and voluntary sector involvement in service delivery where these can offer benefits to the taxpayer.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-13T12:06:41.713Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-13T12:06:41.713Z
answering member
57
label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham more like this
tabling member
1744
label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
631001
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-11-07more like thismore than 2016-11-07
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Agriculture: Subsidies remove filter
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many farmers are still awaiting grants or payments under the Basic Payment Scheme; and of those, how many are farmers or landowners holding land of (1) less than 250, (2) 250–750, and (3) more than 750, acres. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Byford more like this
uin HL3020 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-11-21more like thismore than 2016-11-21
answer text <p>As at 9 November, in addition to claims which the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) cannot pay due to legal reasons such as probate, there are 5 BPS claims to complete for England. This figure is an increase of 3 compared to the number previously reported as the agency completes routine final checks on nil value claims. The Agency continues to review new queries.</p><p> </p><p>4 claimants have declared less than 250 acres, 1 declared between 250 and 750 acres and 0 declared more than 750 acres.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-11-21T15:37:10.567Zmore like thismore than 2016-11-21T15:37:10.567Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
3343
label Biography information for Baroness Byford more like this
622467
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-10-27more like thismore than 2016-10-27
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Agriculture: Subsidies remove filter
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they are planning to introduce a subsidy ceiling on farm payments; and if so, what ceiling. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer more like this
uin HL2788 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-11-10more like thismore than 2016-11-10
answer text <p>There are currently no plans to introduce a subsidy ceiling on farm payments. Previously, the Government has opposed the European Commission’s proposals for capping farm payments due to the risk that to do so would simply encourage farms to restructure into smaller, and perhaps, less efficient units to avoid losing out on payments.</p><p> </p><p>However, the government is looking at how best to support farming and the countryside after we leave the EU.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
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less than 2016-11-10T12:30:24.73Zmore like thismore than 2016-11-10T12:30:24.73Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
1934
label Biography information for Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer more like this
576312
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-09-05more like thismore than 2016-09-05
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Agriculture: Subsidies remove filter
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to continue to include the current requirements for cross compliance within continuing farm payments up to 2020 following the UK leaving the EU including (1) the protection of watercourses and groundwater, (2) public rights of way and boundaries, (3) soil protection standards, (4) standards of animal husbandry and welfare, and (5) the use of plant protection products. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Greaves more like this
uin HL1552 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-09-19more like thismore than 2016-09-19
answer text <p>Delivering a successful and profitable farming industry and protecting the environment will continue to form an important part of our work. The Government will work closely with both industry and the public to determine the most effective way to deliver those objectives in future.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-09-19T11:00:27.597Zmore like thismore than 2016-09-19T11:00:27.597Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
2569
label Biography information for Lord Greaves more like this