Written Question · S4W-05873 · Session 4
How many financial penalties were imposed on farmers for failing to observe cross-compliance standards under the Single Farm Payment scheme…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many financial penalties were imposed on farmers for failing to observe cross-compliance standards under the Single Farm Payment scheme in (a) 2008-09, (b) 2009-10 and (c) 2010-11 and have been imposed in 2011-12.
The answer
The following table provides details of the number of payment reductions imposed on farmers for failing to observe cross compliance requirements and standards.
Number of Payment Reductions Imposed on Farmers
Cross compliance
year1
2008
250
2009
429
2010
323
20112
304
20123
44
Notes:
1..The cross compliance year follows the calendar year.
2. Inspection findings for the 2011 have still to be finalised, details correct as of 28 February 2012.
3. Figures for the first two months of the 2012 inspections year, details correct as of 28 February 2012.
Number of Payment Reductions Imposed on Farmers
Cross compliance
year1
2008
250
2009
429
2010
323
20112
304
20123
44
Notes:
1..The cross compliance year follows the calendar year.
2. Inspection findings for the 2011 have still to be finalised, details correct as of 28 February 2012.
3. Figures for the first two months of the 2012 inspections year, details correct as of 28 February 2012.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S4W-05873 by reference.