Written question asked by Paul Keetch (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 17 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 April 2002. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 25 April 2002 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what changes the Budget of 17th April will make to agriculture in Herefordshire.

Answer: Mr. Keetch: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what changes the Budget of 17 April will make to agriculture in Herefordshire. [51652] Mr. Morley: Agriculture in Herefordshire, as elsewhere, is made up of a large number of different types of businesses, many of them small businesses. Depending on their individual circumstances, many may benefit from the budget measures offering help to small firms. The freeze in fuel duty and vehicle excise duty levels will also benefit agricultural businesses, as may the reduction in duty on cider. Many agricultural workers and farming families will benefit from the working tax credit and the child tax credit.

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