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HANSARDLeaving 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 2019HANSARDLeaving 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 PolicyThere are two ways in which a UK framework can be delivered. First, it is important to recognise that agriculture is devolved. Although the Welsh Government have asked us to add a…17 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Farming PolicyUpland farmers, including sheep farmers, will be able to readily access many of the public goods listed in clause 1 of the Bill. Organisations such as the Uplands Alliance are…17 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Farming PolicyMy hon. Friend makes a very important point. The Government have been absolutely clear that we will not compromise our animal welfare and food safety standards in pursuit of a…17 Jan 2019 Bills sponsored (9)