§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assistance his Department gives to encourage smallholdings. [3453]
§ Mr. Jonathan EvansWelsh Office policies and support for agricultural businesses apply to smallholdings and larger business. In carrying out various programmes to improve the economic performance of the agriculture industry, full account is taken of the needs of small businesses. Small businesses also benefit from implementation of the Government's deregulation policies.