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Written question asked by Charlotte Atkins (Labour) on Thursday, 7 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 December 2000. It was answered by Nicholas Brown (Labour) on Thursday, 21 December 2000 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 assistance the Government has given to hill farmers to help them diversify. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Charlotte Atkins: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assistance the Government have given to hill farmers to help them diversify. [142351] Mr. Nick Brown: The Rural Enterprise Scheme provides new grants for all types of farmers, including hill farmers, seeking to pursue good diversification projects. Other measures, such as the vocational training scheme and the farm business advice service, also offer relevant support.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
360 c326W; 142351
Session
2000-01
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Subsidies Hill farming Diversification Rural development programme
Link
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