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Debate between David Jones and Rebecca Pow
Thursday 9th March 2017

(7 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Rebecca Pow Portrait Rebecca Pow (Taunton Deane) (Con)
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I am sure that my right hon. Friend will agree that reform of the common agricultural policy represents a positive opportunity for the farming industry. Does he agree that, among other measures, rewarding farmers with payment for acting for the public good—for example, storing water on land as a flood resilience measure, which would be very beneficial in Somerset—would be very helpful?

David Jones Portrait The Minister of State, Department for Exiting the European Union (Mr David Jones)
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My hon. Friend has highlighted how much of an advantage it will be to the UK to be in a position to design its own agricultural and environmental policies.