HC Deb 22 May 2002 vol 386 c375W
Mr. Andrew Turner

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (1) when his Department will establish rural targets and monitoring as part of overall rural proofing measures as set out in the Countryside Agency's report, "Rural Proofing in 2001–02"; [54413]

(2) when his Department will implement proofing and checklist measures as part of overall rural proofing measures set out in the Countryside Agency's report, "Rural Proofing in 2001–02"; [54425]

(3) when his Department will introduce measures to raise rural awareness through staff (a) training, (b) development and (c) secondments as part of overall rural proofing measures set out in the Countryside Agency's report, "Rural Proofing in 2001–02". [54437]

Mr. Nicholas Brown

I refer the hon. Member to the answers given by the Minister for Rural Affairs on 9 May 2002,Official Report, columns 273–75W.