HC Deb 11 February 1999 vol 325 cc314-5W
Mr. Fitzpatrick

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to consult on the future of rural England; and if he will make a statement. [71423]

Mr. Meacher

Together with my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, I shall be publishing "Rural England—A Discussion Document", on Wednesday 17 February. This will invite responses to help in the preparation of the White Paper for rural England announced by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions on 27 November 1998,Official Report, columns 38–40. Copies will be placed in the Library and the Vote Office.