§ Mr. BreedTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list the publicly-funded organisations which provide advice to farmers about diversification; and if he will make a statement. [131803]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 21 July 2000]: MAFF will be publishing a free advisory booklet on farm diversification in the autumn as part of the Prime Minister's Action Plan for Farming. The booklet will 508W contain a comprehensive list of organisations which can provide advice to farmers on diversification. The action plan also included a new programme of business advice for farmers through the Small Business Service.