To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many (a) dairy farms and (b) milk cows there have been in England in each year since 1995. - Inc table.
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European material produced by EU institutions
Author
Eurostat
Subjects
Agriculture; Dairy farming; EU country; Production; Milk
Date
20 January 2005
Reference
Eurostat
http://esid.parliament.uk/EUDocument/EUMaterialPimsDocument/117/
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many (a) dairy farms and (b) milk cows there have been in England in each year since 1995. - Inc table.
Asked by
Charles Hendry
(Conservative)
Answered by
Alun Michael
(Labour; Cooperative Party)
Answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Type
Written question
Status
Answered
Tabled on
21 December 2004
For answer on
13 January 2005
Answered on
13 January 2005
Charles Hendry: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many (a) dairy farms and
(b) milk cows there have been in England in each year since 1995. [207533]
Alun Michael: The table shows the number of holdings in England whose predominant business is dairy and total dairy cows, including
animals on holdings where dairy is not the predominant activity.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Number of Dairy Type Holdings Dairy Cows
1995 19,632 1,809,282
1996 18,904 1,783,327
1997 18,007 1,700,250
1998 17,014 1,642,636
1999 16,313 1,659,210
2000 15,219 1,575,320
2001 14,106 1,490,226
2002 14,342 1,462,155
2003 13,556 1,434,727
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Note: (a) Figures prior to 2000 are for main holdings only, 2000 onwards include main and minor holdings. (b) Predominant dairy
holdings are those whose main income is derived from dairy. Source: June Agricultural Census
Subjects
Cattle; Dairy farming; Livestock
Date
13 January 2005
Reference
207533; 429 c649W;429 c647W
House
House of Commons
http://data.parliament.uk/pimsdata/Hansard/PARLIAMENTARY_QUESTION_983124
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has to include goats milk in the infant token scheme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has to include goats milk in the infant token scheme.
Asked by
Damian Green
(Conservative)
Answered by
Melanie Johnson
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written question
Status
Answered
Tabled on
2 December 2004
For answer on
13 December 2004
Answered on
13 December 2004
Mr. Damian Green: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to include goats milk in the infant token scheme.
[203016]
Miss Melanie Johnson: Expert advice from the committee on medical aspects of food policy is that goats' milk, like cows' milk, is
low in iron, vitamins A and D and is also low in folic acid compared to human and cows' milk. Goats' milk is often perceived as
being less allergenic than cows' milk, or else providing additional nourishment, although these claims have not been substantiated.
Infant formulas and follow-on formulas based on goats' milk have not been approved for use in Europe and are not recommended by the
Department.
Goats' milk may be given from the age of one year, so long as precautions against vitamin and mineral deficiencies are taken and due
regard is paid to microbiological safety.
It is for these reasons that goats' milk is--excluded from the Welfare Food Scheme. Where a child has a diagnosed intolerance to
cows' milk, a doctor may prescribe a suitable alternative. Prescriptions are, of course, free for children and those in receipt of
income support.
Subjects
Babies; Goat; Milk; Welfare milk
Date
13 December 2004
Reference
203016; 428 c975W
House
House of Commons
http://data.parliament.uk/pimsdata/Hansard/PARLIAMENTARY_QUESTION_897225
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many errors were found in bovine subsidy claims in 2003-04; and if she will break down by proportion the types of errors. - Including table.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many errors were found in bovine subsidy claims in 2003-04; and if she will break down by proportion the types of errors. - Including table.
Asked by
David Drew
(Labour; Cooperative Party)
Answered by
Alun Michael
(Labour; Cooperative Party)
Answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Type
Written question
Status
Answered
Tabled on
1 November 2004
For answer on
15 November 2004
Answered on
15 November 2004
Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many errors were found in bovine subsidy claims
in 2003-04; and if she will break down by proportion the types of errors. [196111]
Alun Michael: Information can be provided on the number of producers, claims and animals with 2003 bovine scheme year errors that
have resulted in the application of an administrative penalty. This is given as follows for all bovine schemes.
A breakdown by type of error is only available at animal level covering the Beef Special Premium Scheme (BSPS), Suckler Cow Premium
Scheme (SCPS) and the Slaughter Premium Scheme (SPS). Such figures for the Extensification Payment Scheme (EPS) are not available.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Scheme Claims with errors Percentage of total claims
BSPS 452 0.5
SCPS 591 3.5
SPS 805 0.8
EPS 2,472 9.4
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Notes: Percentages have been rounded to one decimal place. Figures do not include errors that have not resulted in the application
of administrative penalties e.g. notified errors and obvious errors.
Information for the 2004 scheme year will not be available until August 2005 when the scheme year has officially closed, post
payment checks are complete and data is compiled for submission to the European Commission.
Subjects
Cattle; Livestock industry; Standards; Subsidies
Date
15 November 2004
Reference
196111; 426 c982-3W;426 c986-7W
House
House of Commons
http://data.parliament.uk/pimsdata/Hansard/PARLIAMENTARY_QUESTION_904677
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many (a) dairy cows and (b) dairy herds there were in the UK in each of the past 10 years for which records are available. - Inc table.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many (a) dairy cows and (b) dairy herds there were in the UK in each of the past 10 years for which records are available. - Inc table.
Asked by
Andrew George
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Alun Michael
(Labour; Cooperative Party)
Answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Type
Written question
Status
Answered
Tabled on
2 November 2004
For answer on
11 November 2004
Answered on
11 November 2004
Andrew George: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many (a) dairy cows and
(b) dairy herds there were in the UK in each of the past 10 years for which records are available. [196688]
Alun Michael: The following figures show the number of dairy cows and the number of holdings with dairy cows in England from 1994 to
2003.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
(a) Dairy cows (b) Holdings with dairy cows
1994 1,897,024 25,830
1995 1,809,282 24,678
1996 1,783,327 23,798
1997 1,700,250 22,932
1998 1,642,636 22,316
1999 1,659,210 21,326
2000 1,575,320 20,094
2001 1,490,226 18,125
2002 1,462,155 16,897
2003 1,434,727 16,027
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Notes: 1. Figures for the other UK countries fall under the jurisdiction of the devolved authorities. 2. Figures prior to 2000 show
main holdings only. From 2000 onwards all holdings are included. Source: June Agricultural Census
Subjects
Cattle; Dairy farming; Farm; Livestock; Livestock industry
Date
11 November 2004
Reference
196688; 426 c810W;426 c814W
House
House of Commons
http://data.parliament.uk/pimsdata/Hansard/PARLIAMENTARY_QUESTION_905560
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much has been paid out under (a) the Beef Special Premium Scheme, (b) the Suckler Cow Premium Scheme, (c) the Slaughter Premium, (d) the Over Thirty Month Scheme and (e) the Beef National Envelope in each county...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much has been paid out under (a) the Beef Special Premium Scheme, (b) the Suckler Cow Premium Scheme, (c) the Slaughter Premium, (d) the Over Thirty Month Scheme and (e) the Beef National Envelope in each county...
Asked by
Paddy Tipping
(Labour)
Answered by
Alun Michael
(Labour; Cooperative Party)
Answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Type
Written question
Status
Answered
Tabled on
25 October 2004
For answer on
11 November 2004
Answered on
11 November 2004
Paddy Tipping: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how much has been paid out under (a) the
Beef Special Premium Scheme, (b) the Suckler Cow Premium Scheme, (c) the Slaughter Premium, (d) the Over 30
Scheme and (e) the Beef National Envelope in each county in England in 2003-04; and if she will make a statement. [193847]
Alun Michael: The total amount paid out under the (a) Beef Special Premium Scheme (BSPS), (b) Suckler Cow Premium
Scheme (SCPS), (c) Slaughter Premium Scheme (SPS), (d) Over 30 Month Scheme (OTMS), and the (e) Beef National
Envelope (BNE) for each county in England for the 2003 scheme year is as detailed in the following table:
£
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Total amounts made
County (a) BSPS (b) SCPS (c) SPS (d) OTMS (e) BNE
01 Bedfordshire 432,540.82 240,698.36 260,205.60 234,000.00 45,870.70
02 Berkshire 489,940.96 410,595.45 353,921.03 510,000.00 78,266.76
03 Buckinghamshire 2,345,326.78 1,466,641.36 1,058,461.15 1,203,000.00 279,563.27
04 Cleveland 484,420.23 269,010.57 348,417.18 272,000.00 51,277.32
05 Cambridgeshire 870,222.23 628,872.20 585,820.00 357,000.00 119,873.56
06 Cheshire 2,165,219.46 660,405.88 1,989,998.51 8,049,000.00 125,884.70
07 Cornwall 7,710,376.93 4,958,967.33 3,618,278.56 6,682,000.00 945,231.52
08 Cumbria 9,741,203.17 7,467,836.09 4,265,407.90 10,437,000.00 1,423,453.80
09 Derbyshire 3,673,310.08 2,500,454.59 2,213,018.78 4,532,000.00 476,613.97
10 Devon 13,797,973.56 8,610,686.40 6,432,639.94 11,804,000.00 1,641,091.49
11 Dorset 2,168,117.29 1,219,356.00 1,018,214.39 5,023,000.00 232,416.77
12 Durham 2,779,920.32 2,896,096.95 1,735,019.51 1,366,000.00 552,030.33
13 Essex 929,050.32 560,300.53 580,036.71 620,000.00 106,778.33
14 Gloucestershire 3,162,696.63 1,211,174.12 1,822,607.11 3,015,000.00 293,014.10
15 Hampshire 1,717,528.99 1,237,519.04 847,533.61 1,848,000.00 235,783.48
16 Isle of Wight 300,052.71 214,320.57 125,592.05 296,000.00 40,853.26
17 Hereford and Worcester 5,200,790.71 2,504,898.90 3,280,198.57 3,625,000.00 601,249.05
18 Hertfordshire 312,645.64 485,520.53 157,470.52 325,000.00 92,548.87
20 Kent 1,123,229.26 1,433,191.12 558,292.48 1,267,000.00 273,189.53
21 Lancashire 3,302,878.80 1,836,426.53 2,109,256.60 6,458,000.00 350,035.06
22 Leicestershire 3,219,375.30 1,384,127.62 2,069,433.71 2,634,000.00 263,837.62
24 Lincolnshire 3,109,331.55 2,225,424.75 1,835,109.80 1,408,000.00 424,198.71
25 Merseyside 239,286.09 99,161.82 251,119.55 212,000.00 18,817.21
26 Greater London (part) 16,442.15 68,032.48 11,455.37 54,000.00 12,968.19
27 Greater London (part) 14,511.55 0.00 6,626.64 0.00 0.00
28 Norfolk 2,116,814.56 2,183,499.61 1,818,087.25 1,639,000.00 416,200.35
29 Northamptonshire 2,445,541.30 1,528,972.90 1,395,496.34 1,138,000.00 291,386.02
30 Tyne and Wear 236,962.03 207,716.69 127,183.73 131,000.00 39,583.08
31 Northumberland 5,162,258.53 6,952,500.29 2,039,489.93 2,355,000.00 1,325,163.76
32 Nottinghamshire 1,614,252.26 573,274.04 1,242,231.74 1,023,000.00 109,270.98
33 Oxfordshire 1,961,406.47 1,284,953.85 1,026,067.39 1,184,000.00 244,934.61
34 Avon 1,672,506.73 701,479.68 864,697.85 2,019,000.00 133,668.68
35 Shropshire 5,685,861.05 3,369,253.54 3,475,584.96 6,212,000.00 642,120.99
36 Somerset 4,401,889.67 3,372,014.16 2,418,302.03 7,857,000.00 642,664.34
37 Staffordshire 3,859,998.67 1,580,475.29 2,681,077.52 6,423,000.00 301,204.98
38 Suffolk 936,882.72 879,760.67 808,893.34 763,000.00 167,689.97
39 Scilly Isles 3,100.45 2,825.31 1,335.60 6,000.00 538.55
40 Surrey 648,561.85 488,615.84 285,808.05 612,000.00 93,134.30
41 East Sussex 1,173,121.24 1,149,025.44 486,532.06 1,006,000.00 219,007.40
42 West Sussex 1,217,128.60 747,389.83 677,473.53 1,242,000.00 142,413.88
43 Warwickshire 1,950,038.81 638,252.60 1,174,791.46 1,359,000.00 179,209.00
44 Greater Manchester 504,131.57 423,963.59 404,606.03 529,000.00 80,805.64
45 Wiltshire 2,884,149.06 1,974,269.04 1,466,467.67 4,107,000.00 376,312.19
46 West Midlands 139,245.82 129,896.76 78,896.54 216,000.00 35,207.03
47 South Yorkshire 1,311,858.90 632,002.10 825,752.06 1,462,000.00 120,464.19
48 North Yorkshire (part) 11,320,053.41 5,961,202.88 8,331,910.94 8,624,000.00 1,136,149.36
49 West Yorkshire 1,907,878.25 1,397,405.50 1,193,640.48 225,000.00 266,370.30
50 North Yorkshire (part) 744,329.85 0.00 578,822.63 0.00 0.00
51 Humberside (North) 2,357,999.09 1,377,996.63 1,361,126.80 1,035,000.00 262,656.01
Total 125,562,362.42 82,146,465.43 72,298,411.20 123,398,000.00 15,911,003.21
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Subjects
Expenditure; Suckler cow premiums; Beef premiums
Date
11 November 2004
Reference
426 c808-10W;426 c812-3W; 193847
House
House of Commons
http://data.parliament.uk/pimsdata/Hansard/PARLIAMENTARY_QUESTION_905555
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many, and what value of farm payments that were due to be paid by 30th June have not yet been paid, broken down by category of farm payment. - Inc table.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many, and what value of farm payments that were due to be paid by 30th June have not yet been paid, broken down by category of farm payment. - Inc table.
Asked by
David Lidington
(Conservative)
Answered by
Ian Pearson
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Written question
Status
Answered
Tabled on
29 October 2004
For answer on
3 November 2004
Answered on
3 November 2004
Mr. Lidington: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many, and what value of farm payments that were due to be paid
by 30 June have not yet been paid, broken down by category of farm payment. [195831]
Mr. Pearson: The number and potential value, if paid in full, of farm subsidy claims currently outstanding is as follows:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Applications unpaid Value (£ million)
Beef special premium 1,972 0.9
Slaughter premium 1,167 0.6
Suckler cow premium 285 0.3
Extensification payment 1,158 2.5
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
These applications relate to unresolved cases where there is a query or penalty to be applied. It is not expected, therefore, that
all claims will be paid in full.
Subjects
Agriculture; Northern Ireland; Subsidy; Suckler cow premium; Beef premiums; Extensification schemes
Date
3 November 2004
Reference
195831; 426 c332W
House
House of Commons
http://data.parliament.uk/pimsdata/Hansard/PARLIAMENTARY_QUESTION_907983
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many vehicles have been presented to each test station for vehicle identity checks since April 2003; and what the pass rate is at each test centre. - Inc table.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many vehicles have been presented to each test station for vehicle identity checks since April 2003; and what the pass rate is at each test centre. - Inc table.
Asked by
Steve McCabe
(Labour)
Answered by
David Jamieson
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Transport
Type
Written question
Status
Answered
Tabled on
27 October 2004
For answer on
1 November 2004
Answered on
1 November 2004
Mr. McCabe: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many vehicles have been presented to each test station for vehicle
identity checks since April 2003; and what the pass rate is at each test centre. [195055]
Mr. Jamieson: The number of vehicle identity checks conducted at each test station and the respective pass rate for each station
since the scheme began in April 2003 are listed in the following table.
Very few vehicles fail the vehicle identity check. This was expected as the aim of the scheme was to deter ringing crime rather than
detect it.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Station Number of checks Pass rate
Aberdeen 145 100.0
Aberystwyth 62 100.0
Bristol 1,106 99.9
Berwick 31 100.0
Beverley 990 99.6
Bicester 564 99.6
Birmingham 3,866 99.8
Caernarvon 13 100.0
Cardiff 1,362 99.8
Carlisle 194 100.0
Manchester North 4,216 99.9
Charlesfield 182 100.0
Chelmsford 3,555 99.9
Cowes 52 98.1
Darlington 1,530 99.9
Derby 1,744 100.0
Doncaster 3,780 99.9
Dumfries 127 100.0
East Fortune 26 100.0
Livingston 599 99.7
London North 2,964 99.9
Exeter 895 99.8
Gillingham 1,574 99.9
Glasgow 1,224 99.9
Gloucester 492 99.8
Guildford 671 99.7
Haverfordwest 45 100.0
Inverness 56 98.2
Kidderminster 794 99.9
Kirkwall 15 100.0
Lerwick 6 100.0
Liverpool 459 100.0
Llandrindon Wells 23 100.0
Lochgilphead 5 100.0
Milnthorpe 246 99.6
London South 2,736 99.9
Montrose 112 100.0
Newbury 263 99.6
Newcastle 1,673 99.9
Newton Stewart 33 100.0
Northam SVA 232 99.6
Norwich 931 100.0
Perth 376 100.0
Peterborough 1,342 99.9
Poole 493 99.8
Redruth 769 99.9
Shrewsbury 24 100.0
Shrewsbury SVA 662 100.0
Southampton 528 100.0
Speke 833 99.9
Stornoway 4 100.0
Ammanford 704 99.9
Taunton 393 100.0
Walton 641 99.7
Watford (Edmonton) 2,151 100.0
Wick 4 100.0
Wrexham 778 100.0
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Subjects
Databases; Crime prevention; Motor vehicles; Registration
Date
1 November 2004
Reference
195055; 426 c16-7W
House
House of Commons
http://data.parliament.uk/pimsdata/Hansard/PARLIAMENTARY_QUESTION_908631
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many in each category of farm payments due to be paid by 30th June remain outstanding; and what the value is of outstanding payments. - Inc table.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many in each category of farm payments due to be paid by 30th June remain outstanding; and what the value is of outstanding payments. - Inc table.
Asked by
David Lidington
(Conservative)
Answered by
Ian Pearson
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Written question
Status
Answered
Tabled on
22 October 2004
For answer on
28 October 2004
Answered on
28 October 2004
Mr. Lidington: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many in each category of farm payments due to be paid by
30 June remain outstanding; and what the value is of outstanding payments. [193917]
Mr. Pearson: The number and potential value, if paid in full, of farm subsidy claims currently outstanding is as follows:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Applications unpaid Value (£ million)
Beef Special Premium 2,740 l
Slaughter Premium 1,178 0.6
Suckler Cow Premium 301 0.3
Extensification Payment 1,447 2.8
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
These applications relate to unresolved cases where there is a query or penalty to be applied. It is not expected, therefore, that
all claims will be paid in full.
Subjects
Agriculture; Northern Ireland; Subsidy; Suckler cow premium; Beef premiums; Extensification schemes
Date
28 October 2004
Reference
425 c1348W; 193917
House
House of Commons
http://data.parliament.uk/pimsdata/Hansard/PARLIAMENTARY_QUESTION_909051
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what central records are kept on the incidence of mastitis in cattle; and if she will make a statement; what her Department's policy is on (a) monitoring and (b) addressing lameness in dairy cows; and if she will...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what central records are kept on the incidence of mastitis in cattle; and if she will make a statement; what her Department's policy is on (a) monitoring and (b) addressing lameness in dairy cows; and if she will...
Asked by
Lynne Jones
(Labour)
Answered by
Ben Bradshaw
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Type
Written question
Status
Answered
Tabled on
15 October 2004
For answer on
26 October 2004
Answered on
26 October 2004
Lynne Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (1) what central records are kept on the
incidence of mastitis in cattle; and if she will make a statement; [192732]
(2) what her Department's policy is on (a) monitoring and (b) addressing lameness in dairy cows; and if she will make
a statement; [192733]
(3) how many dairy cows were culled due to lameness in each of the last 10 years; and if she will make a statement. [192734]
Mr. Bradshaw: There are no central records of the incidence of mastitis or lameness in dairy cattle. However, I am well aware of the
seriousness of these welfare problems and their impact on the dairy industry.
That is why we continue to fund research in these areas. We are currently funding two research projects into the causes and control
of cattle lameness at a cost of more than £800,000. Defra also has a contract with the Agricultural Development Advisory Service to
run an advisory programme for farmers to encourage good welfare. A significant part of the contract is used for providing free
advice to individual farmers, which often includes giving advice on ways they could help to alleviate mastitis and lameness levels
in their herds. The most substantial part of the contract is used to fund awareness campaigns on topics of welfare concern. The
campaigns aim to promote good practice, highlight the latest research and to discuss practical experiences. This year (and not for
the first time) we are funding a series of meetings for farmers advising them on how to reduce the incidence of mastitis and
promoting Defra's Mastitis Management Action Plan, which was developed in 1999. Lameness in dairy cattle has also been a major topic
over the last few years. Last year, for example, we held a series of meetings on reducing injuries to dairy cows and produced an
interactive CD-ROM aimed at helping farmers identify potential causes of injury to dairy cattle and provide guidance on minimising
such risks.
The Code of Recommendations for the Welfare of Livestock: Cattle (which was revised last year) and its associated publications also
provide advice on how to treat and prevent mastitis and lameness in dairy cows.
Subjects
Animal welfare; Cattle; Dairy farming
Date
26 October 2004
Reference
425 c1092-3W; 192732;192733;192734
House
House of Commons
http://data.parliament.uk/pimsdata/Hansard/PARLIAMENTARY_QUESTION_909780
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the consequences will be for farmers who fail to submit details to the calf passport scheme by the specified deadline; and approximately how many cattle have been excluded. - Inc figures.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the consequences will be for farmers who fail to submit details to the calf passport scheme by the specified deadline; and approximately how many cattle have been excluded. - Inc figures.
Asked by
David Drew
(Labour; Cooperative Party)
Answered by
Alun Michael
(Labour; Cooperative Party)
Answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Type
Written question
Status
Answered
Tabled on
11 October 2004
For answer on
25 October 2004
Answered on
25 October 2004
Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what the consequences will be for farmers who fail
to submit details to the calf passport scheme by the specified deadline; and approximately how many cattle have been excluded.
[191093]
Alun Michael: A farmer must apply for a calf passport within 27 days of the animal's birth. An application received after this time
will be refused. However, a farmer has the right to appeal against the decision to refuse a passport if he thinks there are special
or extenuating circumstances. A successful appeal would lead to the issue of a passport.
An animal refused a passport is still registered onto the national cattle database and may live out its life on the farm it is on.
If it is female and has calves, these can be registered in the usual way. If the animal is a dairy cow, its milk may be sold as
normal. However, the animal may not be moved to other premises and it may not enter the food chain at the end of its life. If the
keeper does not wish to keep the calf, it may be moved under licence to a knackers yard or hunt kennel for destruction.
Since the new rules came into effect at the end of November last year, 2,678,308 new animals have been registered onto the national
cattle database. Of these, 29,142 were registered after the deadline. So far 5,924 of these have received passports after successful
appeals.
Subjects
Cattle; Livestock; Passport; Transport; Cattle tracing system
Date
25 October 2004
Reference
425 c951W; 191093
House
House of Commons
http://data.parliament.uk/pimsdata/Hansard/PARLIAMENTARY_QUESTION_910415
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the timetable is for the ending of bovine support schemes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the timetable is for the ending of bovine support schemes.
Asked by
David Drew
(Labour; Cooperative Party)
Answered by
Alun Michael
(Labour; Cooperative Party)
Answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Type
Written question
Status
Answered
Tabled on
17 September 2004
For answer on
21 October 2004
Answered on
21 October 2004
Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what the timetable is for the ending of bovine
support schemes. [189917]
Alun Michael: 2004 is the final year that the Bovine Schemes (Beef Special Premium Scheme, Extensification Payment Scheme, Suckler
Cow Premium Scheme and Slaughter Premium Scheme) will operate. From 1 January 2005 the Single Payment Scheme will be
introduced and will replace most existing crop and livestock schemes including those above.
The payment window for making advance bovine payments opens on 16 October. The Rural Payments Agency has announced that it
expects to start making payments on 18 October--the first working day of the payment window.
Subjects
Livestock; Livestock industry; Subsidy; Suckler cow premiums; Beef premiums
Date
21 October 2004
Reference
425 c827W; 189917
House
House of Commons
http://data.parliament.uk/pimsdata/Hansard/PARLIAMENTARY_QUESTION_910727
European material produced by EU institutions
Author
Eurostat
Subjects
Agriculture; Dairy farming; EU country; Production; Milk
Date
20 October 2004
Reference
Eurostat
http://esid.parliament.uk/EUDocument/EUMaterialPimsDocument/785/
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what target dates she has set for payment of integrated administration and control system entitlements for the 2003-04 capping year; and what date she has set for completion of payment of the first entitlement to the single farm...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what target dates she has set for payment of integrated administration and control system entitlements for the 2003-04 capping year; and what date she has set for completion of payment of the first entitlement to the single farm...
Asked by
James Paice
(Conservative)
Answered by
Alun Michael
(Labour; Cooperative Party)
Answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Type
Written question
Status
Answered
Tabled on
12 October 2004
For answer on
18 October 2004
Answered on
18 October 2004
Mr. Paice: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what target dates she has set for payment of
integrated administration and control system entitlements for the 2003-04 capping year; and what date she has set for completion of
payment of the first entitlement to the single farm payment. [191640]
Alun Michael: The Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS) payment target as published in the Rural Payments Agency
Business Plan is "to process and pay at least 96.14 per cent. of valid IACS claims by value within the EU deadline".
The following table gives the payment windows for the individual schemes.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
2004 scheme year Payment window (regulatory and internal)
Arable area payments (AAPS) 16 November 2004 to 31 January 2005
Non food set-aside 16 November 2004 to 31 March 2005
Protein crop premium 1 December 2004 to 30 June 2005
New energy crop aid 1 December 2004 to 30 June 2005
Area payment for nuts 1 December 2004 to 30 June 2005
Sheep annual premium 16 October 2004 to 31 March 2005
Beef special premium Advance payments 16 October 2004 to 31 March 2005
Balance payments 1 April 2005 to 30 June 2005
Extensification payment Advance payments 16 October 2004 to 31 March 2005
Balance payments 1 April 2005 to 30 June 2005
Slaughter premium Advance payments 16 October 2004 to 31 March 2005
Balance payments 1 April 2005 to 30 June 2005
Suckler cow premium Advance payments 16 October 2004 to 31 March 2005
Balance payments 1 April 2005 to 30 June 2005
Hill farm allowance 95 per cent. of claims to be paid by 31 March 2005
Aid for grain legumes Deadline for payment is 60 days from the publication of the aid
rate, this is usually around 15 November.
Hops income aid and special temporary measures 16 October 2004 to 31 December 2004
Dairy premium scheme and additional dairy payment 16 October 2004 to 30 June 2004 30 June
2005
Single payment scheme 1 December 2005 to 30 June 2006
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Subjects
Agriculture; Payment; Subsidies; Integrated administration and control system
Date
18 October 2004
Reference
425 c429W; 191640
House
House of Commons
http://data.parliament.uk/pimsdata/Hansard/PARLIAMENTARY_QUESTION_911899
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, why New Zealand goats milk is being prevented from reaching EU markets; under what procedures this restriction is being enacted; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, why New Zealand goats milk is being prevented from reaching EU markets; under what procedures this restriction is being enacted; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
David Drew
(Labour; Cooperative Party)
Answered by
Melanie Johnson
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written question
Status
Answered
Tabled on
5 October 2004
For answer on
14 October 2004
Answered on
14 October 2004
Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for Health why New Zealand goats milk is being prevented from reaching EU markets; under
what procedures this restriction is being enacted; and if he will make a statement. [190209]
Miss Melanie Johnson: Rules on the composition, labelling and promotion of infant formulas and follow- on formulas are laid down in
European Directive 91/ 321/EEC, which is implemented in the United Kingdom through national regulations.
Under the Directive, permitted sources of protein in infant formulas are cows' milk protein, soya protein isolates and partial
protein hydrolysates. Infant formulas based on whole goats' milk protein are not permitted.
Subjects
EU law; Goat; Milk; New Zealand
Date
14 October 2004
Reference
425 c354W; 190209
House
House of Commons
http://data.parliament.uk/pimsdata/Hansard/PARLIAMENTARY_QUESTION_912690
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many and what value of subsidy payments to farmers in the South Down area are outstanding. - Inc table.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many and what value of subsidy payments to farmers in the South Down area are outstanding. - Inc table.
Asked by
Eddie McGrady
(Social Democratic & Labour Party)
Answered by
Ian Pearson
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Written question
Status
Answered
Tabled on
8 October 2004
For answer on
14 October 2004
Answered on
14 October 2004
Mr. McGrady: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many and what value of subsidy payments to farmers in the South
Down area are outstanding. [190534]
Mr. Pearson: The Department for Agriculture and Rural Development does not hold subsidy claim details on a constituency basis. The
number and potential value, if paid in full, of farm subsidy claims currently outstanding is as follows:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Applications unpaid Value (£ million)
Beef Special Premium 3,595 1.1
Slaughter Premium 1,706 0.6
Suckler Cow Premium 338 0.4
Extensification Payment 1,634 3
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Subjects
Agriculture; Payment; Subsidies; South Down
Date
14 October 2004
Reference
425 c378W; 190534
House
House of Commons
http://data.parliament.uk/pimsdata/Hansard/PARLIAMENTARY_QUESTION_913025
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what evidence has been found of a link between cattle born in (a) 2000, (b) 2001, (c) 2002 and (d) 2003, respectively and new cases of NV CJD.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what evidence has been found of a link between cattle born in (a) 2000, (b) 2001, (c) 2002 and (d) 2003, respectively and new cases of NV CJD.
Asked by
Bill Wiggin
(Conservative)
Answered by
Ben Bradshaw
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Type
Written question
Status
Answered
Tabled on
14 September 2004
For answer on
11 October 2004
Answered on
11 October 2004
Mr. Wiggin: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what evidence has been found of a link between
cattle born in (a) 2000, (b) 2001, (c) 2002 and (d) 2003, and new cases of nvCJD. [189625]
Mr. Bradshaw: Evidence of a link between BSE in cattle and nvCJD (now known as vCJD) in humans is based on the close similarities in
disease patterns in mice infected with BSE and vCJD.
Although BSE has been confirmed in one cow born in the UK in 2000, no cases have yet been confirmed in cattle born after this date.
There is still a great deal of uncertainty about the range of duration of the incubation period for vCJD, but there is evidence that
it is substantial. Therefore, there is unlikely to be a direct link between BSE in cattle born in or after 2000 and any recent cases
of vCJD.
Specified risk materials such as brain and spinal cord must be removed from all cattle carcases. If cattle were to be infected with
BSE, this is estimated to remove over 99 per cent. of infectivity.
Subjects
Cattle; BSE; CJD; Epidemiology
Date
11 October 2004
Reference
425 c95-6W; 189625
House
House of Commons
http://data.parliament.uk/pimsdata/Hansard/PARLIAMENTARY_QUESTION_914273
Given the increase in bovine tuberculosis in cattle, what research has been undertaken to establish whether (a) there are variations in incidence among organic, beef, dairy and suckling herds, or breeds generally; (b) incidence has been affected by the scale (compared with the past) of in-breeding of dairy stock, increases...
Given the increase in bovine tuberculosis in cattle, what research has been undertaken to establish whether (a) there are variations in incidence among organic, beef, dairy and suckling herds, or breeds generally; (b) incidence has been affected by the scale (compared with the past) of in-breeding of dairy stock, increases...
Asked by
Lord Christopher
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Whitty
(Labour)
Type
Written question
Status
Answered
For answer on
11 October 2004
Answered on
11 October 2004
Subjects
Animal breeding; Cattle; Dairy farming; Livestock; Milk; Organic farming; Transport; Research; Beef; Bovine tuberculosis
Date
11 October 2004
Reference
HL 4057; 665 c39WA
House
House of Lords
http://data.parliament.uk/pimsdata/Hansard/PARLIAMENTARY_QUESTION_877407
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what percentage of breeding cows are vaccinated against (a) calf scour and (b) pneumonia. - Inc no figures and fact that info on the numbers of animals vaccinated is not held by Defra or by the Veterinary Laboratories...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what percentage of breeding cows are vaccinated against (a) calf scour and (b) pneumonia. - Inc no figures and fact that info on the numbers of animals vaccinated is not held by Defra or by the Veterinary Laboratories...
Asked by
Ann Winterton
(Conservative)
Answered by
Ben Bradshaw
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Type
Written question
Status
Answered
Tabled on
14 September 2004
For answer on
11 October 2004
Answered on
11 October 2004
Ann Winterton: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what percentage of breeding cows are vaccinated
against (a) calf scour and (b) pneumonia. [189601]
Mr. Bradshaw: Calf Scour and pneumonia are not notifiable diseases. Information on the numbers of animals vaccinated is not held by
Defra or by the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA).
All veterinary medicinal products are assessed for their safety, quality and efficacy before being authorised for sale in the UK.
There are five "Calf scour" vaccines authorised in the UK to protect calves against various disease pathogens that could produce
diarrhoea in young animals. These vaccines provide protection against bovine rotavirus (BRV), bovine corona virus (BCV) and
"Escherichia coli."
There are 14 "Calf pneumonia" vaccines authorised in the UK to protect calves against various respiratory disease pathogens
including Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR), Bovine Parainfluenza virus (P13), Pasteurella (Mannheimia) haemolytica, Bovine Respiratory
Syncytial virus (BRSV), Bovine Viral Diarrhoea virus (BVDV).
Subjects
Animal breeding; Cattle; Vaccination
Date
11 October 2004
Reference
425 c88W; 189601
House
House of Commons
http://data.parliament.uk/pimsdata/Hansard/PARLIAMENTARY_QUESTION_914255
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will raise with (a) Cow & Gate and (b) Milupa Department of Health guidance on breastfeeding to prevent encouragement of weaning before six months.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will raise with (a) Cow & Gate and (b) Milupa Department of Health guidance on breastfeeding to prevent encouragement of weaning before six months.
Asked by
Julia Drown
(Labour)
Answered by
Melanie Johnson
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written question
Status
Answered
Tabled on
8 September 2004
For answer on
16 September 2004
Answered on
16 September 2004
Ms Drown: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will raise with (a) Cow & Gate and (b) Milupa Department of
Health guidance on breastfeeding to prevent encouragement of weaning before six months. [188455]
Miss Melanie Johnson: The Department has widely published advice on ideal ways of weaning. However, current European legislation,
implemented in the United Kingdom, provides that weaning foods may be labelled as suitable for infants from four months of age. The
European Commission has indicated that it intends to review the labelling of these foods. When this review takes place, the
Department and the Food Standards Agency will work closely to ensure that the labelling of weaning foods supports the Department's
advice.
Subjects
Companies; Breastfeeding; Baby; Health; Food; Marketing; Milk; Infant foods; Milupa
Date
16 September 2004
Reference
424 c1751W;424 c1749W; 188455
House
House of Commons
http://data.parliament.uk/pimsdata/Hansard/PARLIAMENTARY_QUESTION_915777
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