Written question asked by Laurence Robertson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 March 2001. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Monday, 12 March 2001 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 encouragement the Government gives to young entrants to farming; and if he will make a statement. - (Holding answer 5 March 2001).

Answer: Mr. Laurence Robertson: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what encouragement the Government give to young entrants to farming; and if he will make a statement. [152291] Ms Quin: [holding answer 5 March 2001]: Young people can most effectively be helped through policies, such as those under the Action Plan for Farming, that support an efficient, competitive and environmentally aware agricultural industry that will be sustainable in the future. Further measures under the England Rural Development Programme will be targeted at young entrants where appropriate.

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