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It states:"Further diversification of the rural economy should be encouraged".In the simplest terms, rural diversification means the establishment of new enterprises in rural locations. That can mean existing businesses entering into new areas of activity or the creation of entirely new enterprises.
There have been a variety of tragic cases in the United Kingdom, recently and stretching back over 25 years—there have been 26 child deaths in that period as well as other cases of serious abuse.
Those discussions will get under way on 26 February, when there will be a meeting of officials in Edinburgh.I will speak briefly about the recent discussions on a cod recovery plan, about which I am pleased that we have at last reached agreement.
On the other hand, the average company director retires at 60—if not 55—and takes home a pension that is 26 times that of the average local government worker.