G/AG/N/GBR/12  
 
21 April  2022 
(22-3207) Page: 1/4 
Committee on Agriculture  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATION  
The following submission, dated 20 April  2022, is being circulated at the request of the delegation 
of the United Kingdom . The notification concerns new or modified domestic support measures 
exempt from reduction ( Table DS:2 ). 
 
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  Table  DS:2  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: UNITED KINGDOM  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
 
 
(1) FULL TITLE OF MEASURE:  
Animal Biosecurity Infrastructure Fund (ABIF)  
(2) DOMESTIC LEGISLATION REFERENCE:  
Industrial Development Act 1982, section 8 . 
(3) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MEASURE WITH REFERENCE TO CRITERIA:  
Following the UK's exit from the European Union (EU) and the introduction of the new sanitary and 
phytosanitary (SPS) import controls, from July 2022 live animal imports from the EU must enter the 
UK through ports with Border Control Posts (BCPs) designate d for live animals. To meet the need 
for increased BCP capacity, the ABIF makes grants on a competitive basis to successful applicants 
(i.e. ports and commercial operators) for the capital costs associated with the construction of 
additional live animal BC Ps in England. The territorial extent of the measure will be limited to 
England.  
 
The ABIF is classified as Green box support. The fund complies with Annex 2, Paragraph  1 as (a) it 
is publicly funded and does not involve transfers from consumers; and (b) t he funding provided 
through the fund does not have the effect of providing price support to producers.  
 
In addition, the fund meets the policy -specific criteria set out in Paragraph 2: General services. It 
benefits the agricultural community by enabling mo re routes for importation and does not make any 
direct payments to producers or processors. The ABIF fits within the specific condition of (g) 
infrastructure services, as expenditure is directed at capital works on BCPs at ports.  
(4) COST OF MEASURE:  
The total cost of the measure is GBP 10 million . 
(5) DATE OF ENTRY INTO EFFECT:  
03 February 2022  
(6) PERIOD OF APPLICATION:  
February 2022 to April 2023  
(7) PRODUCTS TO PRINCIPALLY BENEFIT (IF ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT(S)):  
Live animals . 
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  Table  DS:2   
DOMESTIC SUPP ORT: UNITED KINGDOM   
Notification under Article  18:3 of the Agreement :  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
 
 
(1) FULL TITLE OF MEASURE:  
The Woodland Investment Grant (TWIG)  
(2) DOMESTIC LEGISLATION REFERENCE:  
This scheme is delivered through legal powers in Section 60 of the Government of Wales Act 2006.  
(3) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MEASURE WITH REFERENCE TO CRITERIA:  
The Woodland Investment Grant (TWIG) scheme is designed for anyone that owns and/or has full 
management contro l of land within Wales to enhance and expand existing woodlands and create 
new woodlands in accordance with the UK Forestry Standard. TWIG aims to support the creation 
and enhancement of publicly and privately owned woodlands which have the potential to be come 
part of the National Forest of Wales. The territorial scope of the measure is limited to Wales.  
 
TWIG is classified as Green box support. The Grant complies with Annex 2, Paragraph  1 as (a) it is 
funded by the Welsh Government and does not involve tra nsfers from consumers; and (b) the 
financial support on the cost for expanding or creating woodlands through the Grant does not have 
the effect of providing price support to producers.  
 
In addition, it meets the policy specific criteria set out in Paragrap h 12: Payments under 
environmental programmes. Eligibility for payments is limited to land owners/managers with 
projects to enhance, expand or create woodlands. Woodland projects will need to be able to 
demonstrate clear benefits for local people and biodi versity, whilst supporting Welsh Government's 
aim of tackling the climate change emergency and the long -term vision for a National Forest in 
Wales. As per 12(b), the amount of payment is limited to the extra costs incurred in the 
enhancement, expansion or creation of woodlands.  
 
(4) COST OF MEASURE:  
The total cost of the measure is GBP 2.5 million . 
(5) DATE OF ENTRY INTO EFFECT:  
14 July 2021  
(6) PERIOD OF APPLICATION:  
July 2021 – March 2022  
(7) PRODUCTS TO PRINCIPALLY BENEFIT (IF ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT(S)) : 
The support is not specific to an agricultural product.  G/AG/N/GBR/12  
 
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  Table  DS:2   
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: UNITED KINGDOM   
Notification under Article  18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
 
 
(1) FULL TITLE OF MEASURE:  
Women in Agriculture Development Programme  
(2) DOMESTIC LEGISLATION REFERENCE:  
Small Landholders (Scotland) Act 1911, Section 4 . 
(3) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MEASURE WITH REFERENCE TO CRITERIA:  
The Women in Agriculture Development Programme (WiADP) funds a series of specialist training 
courses designed to build women's confidence, improve their agricultural business skills, and develop 
their leadership potential. The territorial extent of the scheme will be limited to Scotland. Courses 
are open to all women either living or working in Scottish agriculture (this may include working in 
secondary agri -businesses). WiADP also funds research and the development of ancillary solutions 
to issues women in agriculture may face, such as childcare in rural and remote ar eas. 
  
The central aim of the programme is to address some of the barriers preventing women from 
accessing equal opportunities within the agricultural industry; particularly focussing on the 
underrepresentation of women in key leadership roles within indus try organisations. The training 
programme has been developed on the basis of the Women in Agriculture Taskforce's 
recommendations in their Final Report (2019) . 
  
WiADP is categorised as Green box support. The programme complies with Annex  2, paragraph  1 as 
(a) it is funded by the Scottish Government and does not involve transfers from consumers; and 
(b) the training services, research and solution development provided through WiADP do not have 
the effect of providing price support to producers.  
  
In addition, the programme meets the policy -specific criteria set out in Paragraph  2: General 
Services. It benefits the agricultural community in Scotland  and does not make any direct payments 
to producers or processors. The WiADP fits within the specific conditions of (a) research, including 
general research, research in connection with environmental programmes, and research 
programmes relating to particul ar products; and (c) training services, including both general and 
specialist training facilities.  
(4) COST OF MEASURE:  
The total cost of the measure is GBP 1.27 million . 
(5) DATE OF ENTRY INTO EFFECT:  
01 January 2021  
(6) PERIOD OF APPLICATION:  
January 202 1 to April 2025  
(7) PRODUCTS TO PRINCIPALLY BENEFIT (IF ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT(S)):  
The support is not specific to an agricultural product.  
 
 
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