30 April 2009 - Ref 21/09
Latest figures, published today, show that the total value of payments made under the Single Payment Scheme (SPS) for 2008 are just over £1.55 billion which is 95.23% of the estimated total fund of £1.63 billion.
Over 102,000 customers have received a full SPS payment. This represents 96% of the estimated total claimant population of 106,500.
RPA is working to validate the remaining claims as soon as possible
Notes to Editors
RPA is an executive agency of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). It is the single paying agency responsible for CAP schemes in England and is responsible for administering the Single Payment Scheme (SPS). Other key services include carrying out rural inspections and livestock tracing.
Media only contact: Caroline Forcer, RPA Press Office , 0118 968 7680 caroline.forcer@rpa.gsi.gov.uk
Page published: 30 April 2009