Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Steve Reed and Chris Vince

Thursday 12th September 2024 Commons Chamber

[Steve Reed]

We will publish all information relating to the Bill at the appropriate time during its passage through Parliament.

[Chris Vince (Harlow) (Lab/Co-op)]

What action will the Secretary of State and his Department take to support farmers in addressing rural crime, which is a huge issue for farmers in my constituency and across Essex?

[Steve Reed]

I am pleased to say that I made a joint announcement with the Home Secretary that this will be the first Government to have a cross-departmental rural crime strategy intended to cut the huge impact of rural crime on communities.