§ 34. Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received on adapting planning guidelines to assist farmers diversifying into the tourist trade in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerRural diversification is one of the subjects covered in the revised planning policy guidance note on "The Countryside and the Rural Economy", issued in draft on 13 December. Nearly 400 responses have so far been received, some of which make specific reference to tourism. All the comments will be carefully considered.