asked the Minister for Agriculture how much has been provided in each year since 1952 to date to compensate farmers for losses on wheat (1) from the Exchequer (2) from a levy on imported wheat and (3) from levies on home-grown wheat.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Compensation for Wheat Losses.
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As the reply incorporates a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Compensation to farmers for losses on wheat, under the headings mentioned, are as follows :—
|
From the Exchequer |
From a levy on imported wheat |
From levies on homegrown wheat |
|
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
|
1958 |
295,715 |
2,637,000 |
711,881 |
|
1960 |
2,000,000(approx) |
1,820,000 |
764,906 |
Corresponding figures in respect of the 1962 crop are not yet available.