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Direct Payments Funding

09 January 2020

Proposing MP
Richmond and Northallerton
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Treasury

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the funding allocation for farmers' direct payments in the UK post-Brexit.

Action Requested

The Treasury has allocated £2,852 million to replace EU funding and support Direct Payments 2020 at the same level as the 2019 scheme. This funding is ringfenced and based on an exchange rate of €1 = £0.89092.

Key Facts

  • The Treasury has confirmed £2,852 million in funding.
  • Funding covers financial years 2020/21 and 2021/22.
  • Exchange rate used is €1 = £0.89092.
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