Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Emma Hardy and Rebecca Smith

Thursday 22nd October 2026 Commons Chamber

[The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Emma Hardy)]

My hon. Friend raises an important point. We intend to lay the statutory instrument before Parliament by the end of this year, subject to availability of parliamentary time.

[Rebecca Smith (South West Devon) (Con)]

T2. Since the Iran war began, fishermen have seen their fuel costs roughly double, but the Minister has offered no tailored support, instead pointing to schemes that existed long before the conflict began, including rebated red diesel, marine voyages relief and the fishing and coastal growth fund. Meanwhile, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy and Germany have provided millions in fuel support to help fishermen catching food for their tables. When will the Government stop making excuses and back Britain’s fishing industry?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Emma Hardy and Rebecca Smith

Thursday 19th December 2024 Commons Chamber

[Emma Hardy]

I thank all flood action groups around the country for doing incredible work for their communities. That sounds like a brilliant example. As I mentioned, we are investing £2.4 billion over the next couple of years. I hope to be able to give more detail in the new year.

[Rebecca Smith (South West Devon) (Con)]

2. What recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of extending the rural England prosperity fund.