Support for Farmers

Debate between John Lamont and Nusrat Ghani

Wednesday 21st October 2026 Commons Chamber

[John Lamont]

The right hon. Member had his time to have his say, but he refused to deal with this issue. The Liberal Democrats have had their say, but have refused to justify their failure to stand up for the farmers and try to stop this. [Interruption.]

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Ms Nusrat Ghani)]

Order. The hon. Member is obviously not giving way.

[John Lamont]

According to the Liberal Democrat motion, farmers are “deeply concerned” about the impact of CBAM on fertiliser costs. Too right they are, and I welcome the Liberal Democrats’ late conversion, but noting concerns in a motion is no substitute for standing up for farmers when it counts, and that is when we vote. The party that tells farmers it is on their side does not then stand up to stop these extra costs, but just walks away. You cannot champion farmers in this Chamber and then abandon them when the vote comes.

[Madam Deputy Speaker]

Order. I am now introducing a four-minute speaking limit.

Business of the House

Debate between John Lamont and Nusrat Ghani

Thursday 27th February 2025 Commons Chamber

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Ms Nusrat Ghani)]

If we keep the questions pithy, I will get everybody in.

[John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) (Con)]

Will the Leader of the House allow time for a debate about the importance of keeping our roads and highways clear of litter and rubbish? I recently spent time with Ronnie and Darren from Scottish Borders council, who do a tremendous job emptying bins and keeping the A1 in Berwickshire clean and tidy. They are supported by many volunteers, including Candy Philip and Alison Currie from the Berwickshire Anti Litter Group, who spend many hours a week cleaning litter from lay-bys and grass verges. Will the Leader of the House join me in thanking Ronnie, Darren and the volunteers who do this important work keeping our countryside clean and tidy?