Debates between Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown and Baroness Finlay of Llandaff during the 2019-2024 Parliament

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Thu 17th Sep 2020
Agriculture Bill
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Agriculture Bill

Debate between Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown and Baroness Finlay of Llandaff
Report stage & Report: 2nd sitting (Hansard) & Report: 2nd sitting (Hansard): House of Lords
Thursday 17th September 2020

(4 years, 3 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Finlay of Llandaff Portrait The Deputy Speaker (Baroness Finlay of Llandaff) (CB)
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I have received a request from the noble Lord, Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown, to ask a short question of elucidation.

Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown Portrait Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown (DUP) [V]
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To clarify, does the Minister believe that the term “exceptional adverse conditions” covers exceptional events such as extreme weather and serious diseases, which can cause major financial problems for farmers and food security? Does this Bill cover them?

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