§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what business rate relief is available to farmers who diversify their businesses; and if he will make a statement. [152305]
§ Ms Quin[holding answer 5 March 2001]: As part of their programme to assist farming and help the agricultural industry, the Government have recently consulted on introducing rate relief for new non-agricultural business on farms. Legislation will be introduced as soon as parliamentary time allows.