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Upland Farming

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Wales – in the House of Commons at 11:30 am on 16 March 2011.

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Photo of David Jones David Jones The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales 11:30, 16 March 2011

I have regular discussions with the Welsh Assembly Government on a range of issues affecting Wales, including the farming industry. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and I recognise how important the rural economy is to Wales and take a close interest in matters affecting it, including farming on the Welsh uplands.

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