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Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food: General Agriculture Policy Division...

Catalogue reference: MAF 437

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MAF 437

This series contains registered files of the General Agricultural Policy Division II, Branch D. The records concern all aspects of energy policy matters in relation to changes in the availability and cost of fuel for the agricultural,...

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MAF 437

Title
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food: General Agriculture Policy Division II, Branch D: Energy Policy: Registered Files (ERG Series)
Date

1974-1980

Description

This series contains registered files of the General Agricultural Policy Division II, Branch D. The records concern all aspects of energy policy matters in relation to changes in the availability and cost of fuel for the agricultural, horticultural and fishing industries. They include discussion on the line the Ministry should adopt on rebates of duty and subsidies on oil.

Arrangement

The records are arranged alpha-numerically according to their file references.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status

Public Record(s)

Language

English

Creator(s)
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, General Agricultural Policy II Division, 1968-1977
Physical description

3 file(s)

Access conditions

Subject to 30 year closure

Immediate source of acquisition

From 2004 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Custodial history

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food until 2001 when the department became the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Accumulation dates

Series was opened in 1974 and closed in 1985.

Accruals

Series is accruing.

Administrative / biographical background

The General Agricultural Policy Division II was established in 1968. It was responsible for credit for agriculture and horticulture; FEOGA (Fonds European D'Orientation et Garantie Agricole) individual projects scheme; Restrictive Trade Practices Acts; taxation of agriculture, fisheries and food; agricultural land prices; rating of agricultural land and buildings.

In 1974 the division formed Branch D to take on responsibility for all aspects of energy policy and act as a central policy co-ordinating point for the agricultural, horticultural and fishing industries.

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C16184/

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Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food: General Agriculture Policy Division II, Branch D: Energy Policy: Registered Files (ERG Series)