HC Deb 29 June 2000 vol 352 c611W
24. Mr. Dobbin

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he is taking to promote environmentally sustainable forms of agricultural production. [127055]

25. Mr. Alan Simpson

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he is taking to promote environmentally sustainable forms of agricultural production. [127056]

Mr. Morley

The Government have a range of policies to promote environmentally sustainable forms of agricultural production. These include advice and encouragement, incentives to help farmers in their dual role of food producers and stewards of the countryside, regulation to protect against threats to environmental resources and research and development.