Support for Farmers

Caroline Nokes Excerpts

Wednesday 21st October 2026 Commons Chamber

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Caroline Nokes)]

I inform the House that Mr Speaker has not selected the amendment.

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[Jenny Riddell-Carpenter]

I am going to make progress.

Farmers have endured an exceptionally demanding period. We recognise the pressure that many businesses are under, and I recognise the real frustration for those who have been unable to secure an SFI26 agreement, but our commitment to farming has not changed. We will continue to invest in farmers, support productivity and innovation, improve water resilience, make supply chains fairer and work with the sector to build businesses that can withstand changing weather and an uncertain world. Above all, we will continue to back the people who produce our food, because supporting British farming is not simply about supporting one sector; it is about our food security, our economic security and our national resilience. The Government are determined to secure all three.

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Caroline Nokes)]

I call the shadow Minister.

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[Several hon. Members rose—]

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Caroline Nokes)]

Order. Members will be able to see that many of you wish to contribute. With an immediate five-minute time limit, I call Terry Jermy.