§ 14. Mr. Stephen O'BrienTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if she will make a statement on the impact of the ministerial group on rural affairs. [153315]
§ Marjorie MowlamThe Ministerial Group on Rural Affairs helps ensure a joined-up approach to rural issues. Although details of Cabinet Committee business are not disclosed, a good example of that approach in action is the Rural White Paper, published on 28 November.
§ 19. Miss McIntoshTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what action she has taken to co-ordinate Government policy on rural affairs since the outbreak of foot and mouth disease. [153320]
§ Marjorie MowlamI have been abroad on business during the outbreak of the disease.
My right hon. Friend the Minister for Agriculture has been in the lead during this outbreak. My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has kept a close eye on developments and has established a Rural Relief Task Force under my right hon. Friend the Minister for the Environment.
§ 22. Mr. BorrowTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if she will make a statement on the impact of the ministerial group on rural affairs. [153325]
§ Marjorie MowlamThe ministerial group on rural affairs helps ensure a joined-up approach to rural issues. Although details of Cabinet Committee business are not disclosed, a good example of that approach in action is the Rural White Paper, published on 28 November.