Anne Marie Morris
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(13 years, 5 months ago)
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Michael Moore
I assure the hon. Gentleman that the Business Secretary and I are at one on the issue.
Anne Marie Morris (Newton Abbot) (Con)
8. What recent discussions his Department has had with representatives of the Scottish agriculture industry.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (David Mundell)
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and I regularly discuss a range of devolution issues with the Advocate-General. We regularly discuss devolution issues in relation to the Scotland Bill, which is delivering the Government’s commitment to strengthening the devolution settlement.
Anne Marie Morris
No doubt the Minister is acutely aware of the importance of reform of the common agricultural policy to farmers both in Scotland and elsewhere in the United Kingdom. Given the importance of agriculture to the economy, does he agree that it is essential that we secure a deal for our farmers that is fairer and more transparent?