Budget: Implications for Farming Communities
Debate between Caroline Voaden and Lindsay Hoyle(2 weeks, 3 days ago)
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Caroline Voaden (South Devon) (LD)
South Devon has some of the most expensive land in the country, which makes every farm, regardless of its size, worth a lot of money on paper. One farmer in my constituency said over the weekend:
“We may be land rich but we are cash poor and our children will more than likely have to sell the land and maybe buildings to cover the tax. Without the land, the farm is simply no longer a farm, taking valuable land out of food production.”
The Minister says he values food security, and agricultural property relief gave us that food security. He says—
Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Caroline Voaden and Lindsay Hoyle(1 month, 1 week ago)
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Caroline Voaden
Given the recent high-profile allegations of appalling abuse that many women suffered in their —[Interruption.]
Mr Speaker
Order. Please, the Member is asking a question. You should not walk in front of her.
Caroline Voaden
Given the recent high profile allegations of appalling abuse of women in their workplaces that have been all over the news, what steps are the Government planning to protect women who come forward with allegations of such abuse in future, particularly in the workplace?