Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Scotland Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Mike Weir Excerpts
Wednesday 24th April 2013

(11 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Mundell Portrait David Mundell
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This is one of the many issues that have been discussed. I and the Secretary of State for Scotland continue to argue for Scotland’s interests in these matters.

Mike Weir Portrait Mr Mike Weir (Angus) (SNP)
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Does the Minister support the efforts of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to end direct payments out of pillar 1 of CAP? What effect does he think that would have on Scottish farming?

David Mundell Portrait David Mundell
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The hon. Gentleman is misrepresenting the situation. Scotland will have flexibility to determine its own arrangements in relation to CAP reform.