Cecilia Keaveney
Question:38 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the progress, if any, made in the preparation of the White Paper on rural development; and when publication is likely. [10926/99]
Vol. 503 No. 7
38 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the progress, if any, made in the preparation of the White Paper on rural development; and when publication is likely. [10926/99]
The White Paper on Rural Development, which is being prepared by an interdepartmental committee, is at an advanced stage of preparation. It is proposed to complete the preparations as quickly as possible and, subject to Government approval, to publish the White Paper in advance of the completion of the national development plan.