asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the total amount of moneys paid out by his Department on headage schemes for the years 1985 to 1989 inclusive; and the corresponding moneys recouped from the EC funds.
Written Answers. - Headage Schemes.
60.
The total amounts paid out by my Department under the various headage and premium schemes and the amounts recouped from EC funds in the period 1 January 1985 to date are as follows:
|
Year |
Paid |
Recouped |
|
£m |
£m |
|
|
1985 |
135.37 |
106.27 |
|
1986 |
124.84 |
89,1 |
|
1987 |
146.09 |
120.45 |
|
1988 |
168.25 |
144.88 |
Figures for 1989 are not yet available.
The amounts recouped are not directly related to the amounts paid in any year due to the time lag in recoupment under the Disadvantaged Areas Schemes.