Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Margaret Ferrier and Sarah Olney

Thursday 9th December 2021 Commons Chamber

[Margaret Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (Ind)]

Free trade agreements like the one with New Zealand are the biggest contributor to British farmers needing to improve productivity. What recent discussions has the Minister had with colleagues across Government on protecting farmers’ interests in future agreements? As I said, we work very closely with colleagues, particularly in the Department for International Trade, and I am confident they understand the issues raised by our farmers.

[Sarah Olney (Richmond Park) (LD)]

11. What steps he is taking to support farmers who will lose income as a result of progressive reductions to the Basic Payment Scheme.