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Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 5 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 March 1998. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 19 March 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.


Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, What support his Department gives to urban farms. - Inc fact that Department gives no support to farms because they are situated in an urban area.
Answer

Mr. Simon Hughes: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what support his Department gives to urban farms. [33758] Mr. Morley: Urban farms have a role based more on education than production. The Department gives no specific support to farms simply because they are situated in an urban area.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
33758; 308 c727W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Education Farms Urban areas