Business of the House

Charlie Dewhirst Excerpts

Thursday 9th July 2026 Commons Chamber

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Judith Cummins)]

Order. I am aiming to finish business questions around 12.15 pm, so perhaps we could have very short questions and answers.

[Charlie Dewhirst (Bridlington and The Wolds) (Con)]

Without wishing to disappoint colleagues who have excellent local agricultural shows, the Driffield show is the biggest and best one-day show in the country, and this month it will celebrate its 150th edition. Will the Leader of the House join me in thanking all those involved in the Driffield Agricultural Society, both now and in the past, and may we have a debate in Government time on food security and the importance of the rural economy?

[Sir Alan Campbell]

I certainly make a special case for the Driffield show and everybody involved, and 150 years is a remarkable achievement. As I have said, such shows are an important part of local communities. The Government take food security very seriously, and the hon. Gentleman will have the opportunity next Thursday to highlight the importance of not just Driffield Agricultural Society, but all the other agricultural societies in his constituency.