§ Mr. YeoTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how the extension of rate relief to farm-based horse enterprises will be funded; and what effect such an extension of rate relief will have on central Government funding. [120573]
§ Ms Beverley HughesFarm premises used for the breeding and rearing of horses already receive a rate concession. The Prime Minister announced on 30 March 2000 that the Government would consult on proposals to extend rate relief to other horse enterprises linked to farm premises. We are currently considering the options along with other preparatory work for the Rural White Paper and will consult on these proposals later this year.