Joe Walsh
Question:261 Mr. J. Walsh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the number of butter vouchers issued in 1996; the expenditure under the scheme in 1996; and the estimated comparative figures for 1997. [3782/97]
Written Answers. - Butter Voucher Scheme.
The table following shows the number of vouchers issued and expenditure for 1996. The figures for 1997 are estimated. It should be noted that the expenditure figure for 1997 includes a carryover of claims relating to vouchers issued in 1996.
|
Year |
Vouchers Issued |
Expenditure (£) |
|
1996 |
21.2m |
8.007m |
|
1997 |
10.6m |
5.030m |