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• What are the main economic problems facing Cornwall's farming sector?

  Falling incomes due to supermarket price wars, cheaper imports, and reduced government subsidies.
• Why has Cornwall’s fishing industry declined?

  Overfishing and competition from European boats in UK waters.
• What caused the decline of Cornwall's mining industry?

  Exhausted reserves and cheaper overseas competition.
• Why has quarrying in Cornwall declined?

  Overseas production and more efficient technology reduced the demand for Cornwall’s china clay.
• How is Cornwall geographically disadvantaged?

  It's remote from the UK’s economic core, with long and costly road and rail journeys.
• Why does Cornwall need to rebrand itself?

  To attract investment and create jobs by developing tourism and other industries.
• What are key features of Cornwall’s rebranding strategy?

  Surfing beaches, mining heritage, food products (like Cornish pasties), gardens, TV/film links (e.g. Poldark), and outdoor activities.
• What is an Enterprise Zone and what does it offer?

  A government-designated area offering tax breaks, relaxed planning rules, and investment incentives to attract businesses.
• What benefits do Enterprise Zones provide to businesses?

  Up to £160,000 annual business tax discounts, tax relief on buildings/training, and easier planning permission.
• What is the Aerohub Business Park and where is it located?

  An Enterprise Zone near Newquay Airport aiming to diversify Cornwall’s economy by attracting aviation and tech businesses.
• What industries are part of the Aerohub Business Park?

  Aviation training, search and rescue, aircraft maintenance, wind turbine servicing, and the Bloodhound car development.
• Did the Aerohub Business Park reach its job creation goal by 2015?

  No, it aimed for 700 jobs but only created 450, many of which were not new but transferred or displaced.