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Desmond Swayne

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Business of the House
Thursday 13th November 2025

(1 month, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Emma Hardy Portrait Emma Hardy
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My hon. Friend raises a really important issue, and I know how deeply felt the loss is in his constituency. I hope he recognises how seriously I am taking this. Of course, I will do everything I can to support him with this.

Desmond Swayne Portrait Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)
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T7. Why has capital investment in agriculture collapsed? It is the family farm tax, isn’t it?

Angela Eagle Portrait Dame Angela Eagle
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No, it is not the family farm tax. The right hon. Gentleman should be patient and wait to see our plan for the future of farming.

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