HC Deb 11 November 2003 vol 413 cc177-8W
Paddy Tipping

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when she intends to publish Lord Haskins' review of her Department and its agencies; and if she will make a statement. [137837]

Alun Michael

Lord Haskins was asked to review the way the Government deliver their rural policy. The report has been published today, and a written statement has been made by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State this morning.

Copies of the report are available in the Vote Office.

Joyce Quin

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when she will publish the review of rural delivery policies being undertaken by Lord Haskins. [135076]

Mr. Lidington

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when she will publish Lord Haskins' report into rural delivery. [135367]

Margaret Beckett

[holding answer 30 October 2003]: I asked Lord Haskins to review the way the Government deliver their rural policy. I have recently received his report and am considering his recommendations carefully.

The report has been published today.