Budget: Implications for Farming Communities Debate
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(1 day, 23 hours ago)
Commons ChamberI refer the hon. Lady to my earlier answer. The figures are in the Treasury papers for all to see.
Since Wednesday, I have been contacted by devastated farmers from across Stockton West. Their families have farmed for generations, and they know that, as a result of this Budget, they will be the last generation to do so. Has the Minister made any assessment of the impact this APR change—this family farm tax—will have on the viability of tenant farming?
Yes, we have, because we have looked at the figures. Again, I do not recognise the hon. Gentleman’s characterisation although, given some of the things that have been said over the last few days, I understand why people are alarmed.