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Engineering: Rural Areas

Commons · Question 25087 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the effectiveness of rural engineering businesses in West Dorset in supporting farming, food production and rural infrastructure, and what steps s

Answer

Answered by Jenny Riddell-Carpenter, 8 Sep 2026

The Government recognises the value of rural engineering businesses in supporting farming, food production and rural communities. Through the Small Business Plan, the Government is helping businesses to start, scale and grow by improving access to support...