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Written question asked by David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 30 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 2 December 2005. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 December 2005 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Apple Production

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps he is taking to promote apple production in County Armagh.
Answer

There are no measures to promote apple production anywhere in Northern Ireland. The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development provides a range of support measures to existing producers throughout Northern Ireland, including financial support through the EU Producer Organisation Scheme, research and development and industry training and technology transfer programmes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
440 c1241W;440 c1241W; 34552
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Fruit Northern Ireland Publicity Production Apples County Armagh
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk