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Support for Farmers

Thursday 12 September 2024 · 3 questions

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Harriett Baldwin thanked Emma Hardy for her answer on supporting farmers.
  • Emma Hardy stated she cannot comment on the Budget before its announcement.
  • Emma Hardy expressed willingness to meet Mike Amesbury to discuss industrial thefts.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Harriett Baldwin Con West Worcestershire
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
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.

Question

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.

Answer from Emma Hardy

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Whether the Department has requested an amount more or less than £2.4 billion from the Chancellor.

How: Cannot Comment On The Budget Before Its Announcement

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Q2 Harriett Baldwin Con West Worcestershire
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
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.

Question

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.

Answer from Emma Hardy

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Whether the Department has requested an amount more or less than £2.4 billion from the Chancellor.

How: Cannot Comment On The Budget Before Its Announcement

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Q3 Mike Amesbury Lab
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
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.

Question

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.

Answer from Emma Hardy

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: 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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