Written question asked by Bob Blizzard (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 November 2000. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 November 2000 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what steps he is taking to ensure that the Government's rural policy enables young people to have the opportunity to live in rural areas. - Inc ref Cm4909 White Paper "Our countryside: the future" copy in Library.

Answer: Mr. Blizzard: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what steps he is taking to ensure that the Government's rural policy enables young people to have the opportunity to live in rural areas. [139186] Mr. Meacher: The White Paper "Our countryside: the future, A fair deal for rural England" which we published yesterday sets out how our rural policies will improve access to affordable housing, lifelong learning and jobs, and provide for a range of new and improved travel services in rural areas. These measures will improve the opportunities available to young people to live and work in rural areas.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 357 c616W;357 c615W; 139186
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Employment Housing Education Policy Young people Transport Rural areas
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk