Oral Answers to Questions

Marie Tidball Excerpts

Thursday 22nd October 2026 Commons Chamber

[Dame Angela Eagle]

We did simplify the SFI this year, having inherited a scheme that had not only no budget control, but over 140 different actions. I am looking at this issue, and am more than happy to talk to the right hon. Gentleman about the principles he has outlined as we work to introduce a simpler, easier to use scheme in 2027.

[Dr Marie Tidball (Penistone and Stocksbridge) (Lab)]

I am deeply frustrated on behalf of my constituent Adele Riddle, whose Townend Farm is currently included in the Sheffield local plan. She wants it taken out, especially because an inspector’s recent report says that the land is of higher quality than the plan rates it. Given that the further main modifications consultation closes next week, does the Minister agree that the quality of agricultural land should always be taken into account when considering local plan site allocations?

[Mr Speaker]

I welcome the Minister.

Oral Answers to Questions

Marie Tidball Excerpts

Thursday 5th February 2026 Commons Chamber

The Secretary of State was asked—

[Dr Marie Tidball (Penistone and Stocksbridge) (Lab)]

1. What steps she is taking to support farming in South Yorkshire.

[The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Emma Reynolds)]

This Labour Government are working in close partnership with farmers to strengthen productivity, resilience and long-term food security. In recent weeks, we have published Baroness Batters’ farming profitability review, allocated £30 million to our farmer collaboration fund, set out plans to simplify the sustainable farming incentive and delivered a £30 million extension to the farming in protected landscapes programme in areas such as the Peak district.

[Dr Tidball]

I welcome the commitment to extend the farming in protected landscapes funding, which is worth £75,000 to farms in my constituency. Last summer, I had the pleasure of visiting Snailsden moor with Jim Sutton, the moorland manager, and representatives from the Peak district national park, the Moorland Association and Natural England. They raised the high risk of wildfires in local uplands, as a result of large-scale dry spells, that can cause poor air quality and damage to nearby farms. The risk is exacerbated by a lack of a cohesive fire plan and firefighting infrastructure, including water storage. Will the Minister meet me, along with her colleagues from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, to develop a cross-Government wildfire management strategy to protect against upland moorland wildfires?

Points of Order

Marie Tidball Excerpts

Wednesday 12th March 2025 Commons Chamber

[Madam Deputy Speaker]

Then I will end that there.

[Dr Marie Tidball (Penistone and Stocksbridge) (Lab)]

On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I would like to correct the record and make a declaration of interests. In my excitement while making my first intervention during proceedings on the Employment Rights Bill yesterday, I did not point Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests or mention my proud membership of the Community, GMB and Unison unions. I would like to ensure that that is on the record as well as in the register.

[Madam Deputy Speaker]

I thank the hon. Member for advance notice of her point of order. I know that she has been diligent in seeking advice on how and when to declare an interest. That is now on the record.

Oral Answers to Questions

Marie Tidball Excerpts

Thursday 12th September 2024 Commons Chamber

[Steve Reed]

The Government remain fully committed to the ELM schemes, and my right hon. Friend the Chancellor will make announcements about the budget at the appropriate time.

[Dr Marie Tidball (Penistone and Stocksbridge) (Lab)]

Under the Conservative Government, there were almost 18,000 hours of sewage dumping in my constituency in 2023. What is the Minister doing to ensure that Yorkshire Water cleans up its act and our beautiful River Don?

[Emma Hardy]

I thank my hon. Friend for her question and welcome her to her place. She is already a tireless champion for her constituency, and she has raised this issue with me in the past. Our new Water (Special Measures) Bill will clean up our rivers, lakes and seas, undoing the damage left behind after 14 years of Conservative rule.