Agriculture: Dairy Industry Debate

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Lord Bishop of Blackburn

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Agriculture: Dairy Industry

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Monday 26th July 2010

(14 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord De Mauley Portrait Lord De Mauley
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My Lords, I am answering in respect of dairy. I think that means principally dairy cows.

Lord Bishop of Blackburn Portrait The Lord Bishop of Blackburn
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My Lords, does the Minister accept that, if young people are to come into the dairy farming industry, superfast broadband is a necessity? Can he confirm that superfast broadband will be rolled out to the one-third of farmers who are unable to access it?

Lord De Mauley Portrait Lord De Mauley
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My Lords, the Government are very keen that broadband should be rolled out. Ministers intend to provide a strong lead in driving forward rural policy, such as ensuring that rapid rollout.