Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 900191
Business: Rural Areas
Tabled: 27 August 2024
Answered: 17 September 2024
Named DayQuestion
Richard Foord
Liberal Democrat — Honiton and Sidmouth
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support businesses in rural areas.
Answer
Daniel ZeichnerRural areas offer significant potential for growth and are central to our economy. Over half a million business are registered in rural areas, with the rural economy contributing over £315 billion a year to England alone. The Government is committed to im...
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