Paul Bradford
Question:125 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if he will make an early announcement on the follow-up to Leader II. [26490/99]
Written Answers. - Leader Programmes.
Following the conclusion of consultation with member states, the EU Commission has indicated that it intends to finalise the guidelines for its new rural development initiative, Leader +, later this month.
I will be in a position to announce the details of the initiative as soon as the finalised guidelines are issued.