Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Wales Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Virginia Crosbie Excerpts
Wednesday 13th March 2024

(8 months, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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David T C Davies Portrait David T. C. Davies
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My right hon. Friend is entirely correct. The Welsh Labour Government’s sustainable farming scheme involves taking 20% of prime Welsh agricultural land out of commission in order to pursue a whole load of nebulous schemes. It will increase food miles, and will reduce our ability to feed ourselves.

Virginia Crosbie Portrait Virginia Crosbie (Ynys Môn) (Con)
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One of the best ways we can support people with the cost of living across Wales is by supporting businesses. Does the Minister agree that the Welsh Labour Government, propped up by Plaid Cymru, should do more to support hard-working farmers on Anglesey, such as Richard Jones and his family dairy, Maelog Jerseys, in Llanfaelog?