13 May 2009 - Ref 22/09
Latest figures show that the total value of payments made under the Single Payment Scheme (SPS) for 2008 are just over £1.56 billion which is 96.18% of the estimated total fund of £1.63 billion.
Over 102,400 customers have received a full SPS payment. This represents over 96% of the estimated total claimant population of 106,500.
RPA has met its remaining formal 2008 SPS target of making 96.154% of payments, by value, by the end of June 2009. RPA is continuing to validate remaining claims as quickly 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: 14 May 2009