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Andrew Bridgen
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Andrew Bridgen (North West Leicestershire) (Ind)
I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, as I am a major share- holder in a food production company.
What assessment has my right hon. Friend made of the National Farmers Union’s call to protect home-grown food production?
Mark Spencer
We have been at this week’s NFU conference to talk directly to the NFU and to listen to farmers’ concerns. We recognise that there are huge pressures on UK domestic food producers and farmers, which is why we are helping them with grants to invest to make their businesses sustainable for the future.