Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Fiona Bruce and George Eustice

Thursday 12th July 2018 Commons Chamber

[Fiona Bruce (Congleton) (Con)]

T3. What steps are the Government taking to help farmers and rural businesses in Cheshire to boost their productivity?

[The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (George Eustice)]

My hon. Friend raises a very important point. Earlier this year, we invited calls to a small grants scheme to promote farm productivity. It was over-subscribed, so we have put in an additional £7 million, making a total of £23 million. We intend to have additional calls later this year.