Rural Communities (Recession) Debate
15 June 2009
"We have called this debate because we want to draw attention to the impact that the recession is having on rural communities. In many ways, those communities are already fragile and when faced with economic difficulties, they can be left even more exposed. We also want to ensure that the economic potential of rural areas is harnessed, so that they can emerge stronger from the recession and help contribute to the UK's recovery by driving sustainable growth."
Nick Herbert, Shadow Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs
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