Agriculture: Dairy Industry

Lord Bishop of Blackburn Excerpts

Monday 26th July 2010 Lords Chamber

[Lord De Mauley]

My Lords, I am answering in respect of dairy. I think that means principally dairy cows.

[The Lord Bishop of Blackburn]

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]

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.