SINGLE FARM PAYMENT (No. 2)

Early day motion 2894, tabled 31 October 2006 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 30 members.

That this House notes the difficulties being experienced by farmers in receiving payments under the single farm payment scheme; expresses further concern at the statement made by the Rural Payments Agency which said there would be little improvement in its performance; recognises that many farmers are facing financial difficulties and are being placed at a competitive disadvantage; and calls on the Government to ensure that all farmers who are still awaiting payments are issued 80 per cent. of their entitlement in a part payment by Christmas 2006.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Conservative 9, Liberal Democrat 4, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.