Support for Farmers 2024-09-12
2024-09-12
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Questions & Answers
Q1
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Context
It is the time of year when farmers celebrate the harvest, but this year has been particularly challenging. Farmers are planning ahead for next year and require financial support.
Harriett Baldwin thanked Emma Hardy for her answer on supporting farmers. She asked for a one-word response to whether the Department's request to the Chancellor for funding was more or less than £2.4 billion, acknowledging that she understands the Minister cannot disclose details of the upcoming spending review.
Emma Hardy thanked Harriett Baldwin for her question and acknowledged it as a time to celebrate the harvest. She stated that she cannot comment on the Budget before its announcement, similar to previous statements by the Secretary of State, and wished not to be in trouble with the Chancellor.
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Assessment & feedback
Whether the Department has requested an amount more or less than £2.4 billion from the Chancellor.
Cannot Comment On The Budget Before Its Announcement
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Q2
Partial Answer
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Context
It is the time of year when farmers celebrate the harvest, but this year has been particularly challenging. Farmers are planning ahead for next year and require financial support.
Harriett Baldwin thanked Emma Hardy for her answer on supporting farmers. She asked for a one-word response to whether the Department's request to the Chancellor for funding was more or less than £2.4 billion, acknowledging that she understands the Minister cannot disclose details of the upcoming spending review.
Emma Hardy thanked Harriett Baldwin for her question and acknowledged it as a time to celebrate the harvest. She stated that she cannot comment on the Budget before its announcement, similar to previous statements by the Secretary of State, and wished not to be in trouble with the Chancellor.
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Assessment & feedback
Whether the Department has requested an amount more or less than £2.4 billion from the Chancellor.
Cannot Comment On The Budget Before Its Announcement
Response accuracy
Q3
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Context
Farmers in Frodsham part of Mike Amesbury's constituency have been facing industrial theft of GPS systems, and they are seeking support from the Minister.
Mike Amesbury thanked Mr Speaker and expressed that he met farmers who requested support to curtail the industrial thefts of GPS systems. He asked whether the Minister would meet him to discuss this issue with representatives of the National Farmers Union.
Emma Hardy stated that it is always a pleasure to meet her hon. Friend and she would be delighted to talk about this in more detail.
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Assessment & feedback
Whether the Minister will meet Mike Amesbury with representatives of the National Farmers Union to discuss the issue of industrial thefts of GPS systems.
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