PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Scotland (18 July 2024)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the Minister for the Environment in the Scottish Government on his departmental priorities.

Asked by:
Adam Jogee (Labour)

Answer

The Secretary of State had a call with Mairi Gougeon MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands on his second full day (9 July) where they committed to constructive partnership working and identified early shared priorities to collaborate on including protecting our natural resources to grow the economy through circular economy measures; supporting farmers and improving food security; and, sharing information on land use reform and access to nature.


Answered by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour)
25 July 2024

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