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1.8 The market mechanism, market failure and government intervention in markets

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Question 53

Context 2: Sustainable Forestry and Carbon Capture

Extract B

Table 1: Region Y forestry sector funding & revenue, 2017–18 and 2023–24

£ millions2017–182023–24
Commercial timber & biomass sales4,2805,840
Government afforestation subsidy1,3502,120
Carbon credit scheme reimbursement7801,150
Ecotourism & other commercial income390490
Total6,8009,600

Using the data in Extract B (Table 1), calculate the amount of government afforestation subsidy per £ of commercial timber & biomass sales in the Region Y forestry sector for the year 2023–24. Give your answer correct to the nearest penny.

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