HL Deb 09 May 2000 vol 612 cc220-1WA
Baroness Byford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will reconsider their decision not to set up a retirement scheme for farmers, especially tenant farmers who might be willing to take early retirement should such a package be available. [HL2211]

The Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Baroness Hayman)

There are no new grounds that would justify a review of the decision on which of the measures within the Rural Development Regulation EC No. 1257/99 should be included in the England Rural Development Plan.