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Written question asked by Thelma Walker (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 June 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 June 2018. It was answered by George Eustice (Conservative) on Monday, 11 June 2018 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Wines

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support small vineyards in the UK.

Answer

Defra does not distinguish between small or large vineyards, but has been working hard to support the growth and development of our flourishing domestic wine production sector as a whole.

Under the current Rural Development Programme we have provided £2.736m in direct support for vineyard projects against total project costs amounting to £7.086m. This funding has been used to support various initiatives including infrastructure projects such as helping build or develop wineries or tourist facilities, to purchase winery equipment, and even the development of a smartphone app that will amongst other features, show users where their nearest vineyard is located.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
150237
Session
2017-19
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Government assistance Small businesses Wines
Link
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