§ Mr. HurstTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assistance is provided to young farmers to obtain their own farm holding. [66871]
§ Mr. RookerThe Government provide no specific assistance to help young farmers to obtain their own farm. However, in certain cases, loans can be guaranteed under the Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme. In addition, the changes introduced by the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995 will make it easier for young farmers to gain tenancies because landowners will be encouraged to enter the rented sector.