HC Deb 04 December 1997 vol 302 c350W
12. Mr. Peter Atkinson

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he next proposes to meet hill farmers in Northumberland to discuss farm incomes. [17676]

Dr. John Cunningham

My noble Friend the Parliamentary Secretary is planning to visit Hexham later this month to meet local farming representatives.

17. Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what initiatives he has taken to improve(a) the incomes and (b) the security of hill farmers. [17681]

Mr. Morley

An announcement will be made shortly on support for hill farmers.