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<p>The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Delivery Programme was a combined effort between
the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Rural Payments Agency,
Government Digital Service and other bodies to develop new systems and processes to
support the implementation of the CAP in England. It was established in 2012 to address
failings in how it was previously delivered and to adapt to the increased complexity
of the new CAP.</p><p> </p><p>More information on the programme costs and benefits
can be found at: <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/public-accounts-committee/inquiries/parliament-2015/early-review-of-cap-delivery-programme-15-16/"
target="_blank">https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/public-accounts-committee/inquiries/parliament-2015/early-review-of-cap-delivery-programme-15-16/</a></p><p>
</p><p>The Programme for England was formally closed in March 2017 at a cost of £216
million. Since programme closure it has cost circa £3m per year to make year on year
improvements to the system such as making it available online and on-going maintenance
and support.</p><p> </p><p>Costs incurred in other regions is a Devolved issue.</p>
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