PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Farmers (31 October 2019)
Question Asked
What recent steps she has taken to help ensure business certainty for farmers after the UK leaves the EU.
Asked by:
Damian Hinds (Conservative)
Asked by:
Damian Hinds (Conservative)
Answer
The Government is taking the necessary steps to ensure the UK leaves the EU with certainty and continuity.
As well as a programme of secondary legislation, the Agriculture Bill, announced in the Queen's Speech, provides the foundation for a smooth transition for farmers to a new public money for public goods approach.
In the event of a no deal we have contingency arrangements in place allowing us to act swiftly if agricultural sectors are adversely affected.
Answered by:
George Eustice (Conservative)
4 November 2019
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