Written question asked by Ben Chapman (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 March 2003. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 March 2003 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, if she will make a statement on the outcome of her visit to the Linking Environment and Farming project in Wirral South.

Answer: Mr. Ben Chapman: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on the outcome of her visit to the Linking Environment and Farming project in Wirral, South. [101671] Mr. Morley: The visit to Leverhulme Estate gave a useful insight into the value of demonstration farms and the adoption of Integrated Farm Management (IFM). These help promote the practical application of good farming principles--one of the key initiatives in the Strategy for Sustainable Farming and Food.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 101671; 401 c143W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Agriculture Environment protection Sustainable development Linking Environment and Farming
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk