asked the Minister for Agriculture the total amount of money collected in the disease levies annually since their inception; where this money was spent; and if he will make a statement on this matter.
Written Answers. - Disease Levies.
109.
The information requested is as follows:
£m. |
|
1979 |
1.60 |
1980 |
11.16 |
1981 |
1.85 |
1982 |
*0.03 |
1983 |
*0.016 |
1984 |
5.87 |
1985 |
13.08 |
1986 (to 30 November) |
13.089 |
*Arrears from 1979-81 period.
The moneys collected are paid directly into the Exchequer. The levies were introduced in 1979 to enable the farming community to make a financial contribution to the substantial costs of disease eradication.