SINGLE FARM PAYMENTS (No. 3)

Motion Text

That this House notes that despite the Rural Payments Agency's (RPA) failure to pay the single farm payment when due, it expects farmers to complete their 2006 claims by 15th May; calls on the Secretary of State to seek a derogation to delay the date for submissions until all 2005 claims have been validated by the RPA; and demands that penalties for late or incorrect submissions are not imposed unless entitlements have been validated.