§ 17. Mr. Heathcoat-Amoryasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he last met the president of the National Farmers' Union to discuss alternative land use.
§ Mr. JoplingI continue to keep in touch with the NFU on a wide range of subjects, including alternative land use.
§ 23. Mr. Terlezkiasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is now in a position to announce his detailed proposals on alternative land usage.
§ Mr. JoplingAs already announced, the Government have published a set of documents entitled "Farming and Rural Enterprise" which include details of my proposals on alternative land use. Copies are available from the Vote Office.
34. Mr. Jacksonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what further steps he is taking to encourage diversification in the use of land.
§ Mr. JoplingI announced on 9 February a package of measures, worth £25 million a year when fully operational, to encourage the alternative use of agricultural land and to assist diversification. These are described in the set of documents published by the Government on 10 March and entitled "Farming and Rural Enterprise". Copies are available from the Vote Office.