Government Support for Farmers 2024-11-14
2024-11-14
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Questions & Answers
Q1
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Context
Discussions with the National Farmers Union on the adequacy of Government support.
What recent discussions he has had with the National Farmers Union on the adequacy of Government support for farmers?
As the hon. Gentleman would expect, I have regular meetings with all the key stakeholders, and I speak to the National Farmers Union on a regular basis.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific details about recent discussions or adequacy of support were not provided.
Response accuracy
Q2
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Context
Concerns raised by Gillian van der Meer, local NFU representative about the impact of Labour's family farm tax. The public is believed to be understanding towards a policy rethink.
Local NFU representative makes clear her concerns and those of many other local farmers about the impact of Labour's family farm tax. Finds it extraordinary that even accepting figures, hundreds of farms will be affected; asks if the Minister agrees they have got this wrong and should reconsider.
What I would say is that I have had more meetings with Tom Bradshaw over the past few weeks than I have had for a long, long time, for reasons that are entirely obvious. I was grateful to him for congratulating the Government on getting a very good financial settlement for farmers when he addressed the egg and poultry industry conference on Monday in Newport, Wales. I was grateful that he recognised that.
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Assessment & feedback
The question about Labour's family farm tax policy was avoided by discussing other matters.
Changed Subject To Unrelated Discussions With Stakeholders
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