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HANSARDLeaving the EU: Farming PolicyAs was made clear at the very start of this session, the Secretary of State is, as we speak, in dialogue with Members of this House to establish a consensus, so that we can indeed…17 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Farming PolicyThe DEFRA team, which includes me, supported the Prime Minister’s deal, because the deal that she brought forward was the way to most closely deliver the outcome of the…17 Jan 2019HANSARDProtection of PollinatorsProtecting pollinators and the habitat is a priority for this Government, and our 2017 review of England’s 10-year national pollinator strategy highlights some positive progress.…17 Jan 2019HANSARDProtection of PollinatorsI am sympathetic to the issue raised by sugar beet growers. Of course, sugar beet is a non-flowering crop, and it does have a particular issue with the peach potato aphid and the…17 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs continues to progress plans for our departure from the EU, including preparing a comprehensive set of statutory instruments…17 Jan 2019