Thefigures for 2005 and 2006 shown above represent 1.7% and 1.5% respectively of allbusinesses submitting Single Application Forms and 0.14% and 0.15% respectivelyof the total amount claimed.If any business feels that decisionsby the Environment and Rural Affairs Department (SEERAD) on issues affecting theirsubsidy are wrong, they have recourse to the Agricultural Subsidies (Appeals) (Scotland) Regulations2000. This provides an accessible and affordable way for producers to challengeSEERAD’s decisions to refuse, reduce, or recover support and allow many appealsto be resolved without the need for expensive judicial involvement.