HC Deb 05 May 2000 vol 349 c248W
Mr. Yeo

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much the free consultancy service to be made available to farmers seeking approval from the planning authorities for a diversification project under the England Rural Development Plan will cost; and how it will be funded. [120560]

Mr. Nick Brown

The details of this service are still being developed together with those of the Rural Enterprise Scheme.

Mr. Yeo

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how planning advice for existing diversification schemes is(a) provided to farmers and (b) funded. [120572]

Mr. Nick Brown

There are no farm diversification schemes currently open to applicants.

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