§ Mr. LuffTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the benefits which the roll-out of mobile phone networks in rural areas will bring to farmers. [117690]
§ Ms Beverley HughesI have been asked to reply.
No assessment has been made. However, mobile phones have clear potential benefits for rural communities, including farmers, by improving communications, particularly in isolated situations, and giving users greater freedom and flexibility in work and leisure.