SINGLE FARM PAYMENT

Early day motion 165, tabled 20 November 2006 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 47 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 that 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.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Conservative 14, Liberal Democrat 10, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2.