HC Deb 20 June 1991 vol 193 c267W
23. Mr. Ian Bruce

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the progress of the Government's policy to help farmers to diversify their sources of income.

Mr. Curry

The Government encourage diversification through advice and financial assistance. More than £5 million has been paid in grants. Surveys have shown 42 per cent. of farms in England have diversified.