Lords asks for views on the rural economy
The House of Lords Select Committee on the Rural Economy recently began its investigations, and is today asking for views on opportunities, challenges and prospects for the future in rural communities . The Committee's inquiry is investigating a wide range of subjects relating to the rural economy including services, digital connectivity, housing, transport, employment and demographic change.
The Committee is asking for contributions on topics including:
- How the Government is performing on the rural economy
- Improving and maintaining provision for essential services such as healthcare, education and banking
- Helping rural business to thrive, and supporting investment and new industries
- Tackling deprivation and inequality in rural areas
- Supporting shops, pubs and other local amenities
Lord Foster of Bath, Chairman of the Committee said:
“This is an exciting time for the rural economy and the Committee hopes that the report it produces will have a wide-ranging impact on policymakers, practitioners and the public, celebrating successes where they have occurred and challenging people and organisations (including Government) to do better where necessary.
“Whether you run a local business, live or work in a rural community, or want to celebrate successes and address challenges in rural areas, I urge you to get in touch and submit evidence to the inquiry.”
Written evidence can be submitted online using the form found here. The deadline is 4pm on Monday 10 September 2018.
Click here to watch a video of Lord Foster speaking about the inquiry.
