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HANSARDBrexit: Farming TariffsMy Lords, I declare my farming interests as set out in the register. In developing their tariff policy, the Government considered the interests of consumers and domestic…19 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Farming TariffsMy Lords, the Government have sought to bring forward a balanced approach, which in part follows the five principles set out in the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018. The…19 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Farming TariffsMy Lords, domestic production in eggs is around 86% of UK supply. The noble Lord mentioned questions of lower quality. We remain committed to high standards of food safety and…19 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Farming TariffsMy Lords, the Government take this very seriously. It is one reason why we have said that British farmers will have a higher level of certainty than anywhere else in Europe…19 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Farming TariffsMy Lords, as I have said, this country has gone further. The CAP finishes in 2020 and we have pledged to continue to commit the same cash total in funds for farm support until the…19 Mar 2019HANSARDEuropean Structural and Investment Funds Common Provisions (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019That the Grand Committee do consider the European Structural and Investment Funds Common Provisions (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Relevant document : 18th Report from…13 Mar 2019HANSARDRural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019That the Grand Committee do consider the Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Relevant document : 18th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny…13 Mar 2019HANSARDEuropean Structural and Investment Funds Common Provisions Rules etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019That the Grand Committee do consider the European Structural and Investment Funds Common Provisions Rules etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.13 Mar 2019HANSARDEnvironment, Food and Rural Affairs (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019That the Grand Committee do consider the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Relevant document : 19th Report from the Secondary Legislation…13 Mar 2019HANSARDEnvironment, Food and Rural Affairs (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, these regulations group elements of six policy regimes: natural mineral waters, spirit drinks, food labelling, wines, genetically modified organisms and animal imports.…13 Mar 2019HANSARDEnvironment, Food and Rural Affairs (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, I am most grateful for all the comments that have been made. I agree that they cover issues beyond the statutory instrument, which, as I said, enables regimes to be…13 Mar 2019HANSARDEnvironment, Food and Rural Affairs (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019And Harrogate Spring Water; I thank my noble friend. I do not say this to encourage a feeling that I am against EU produce, but I think that the British Government have taken a…13 Mar 2019HANSARDRural Development (Rules and Decisions) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019That the Grand Committee do consider the Rural Development (Rules and Decisions) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Relevant document : 18th Report from the Secondary…13 Mar 2019HANSARDRural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019If I have any specific details, I will let the noble Lord know precisely. It may be helpful if I can glean some information on devolved consultations with stakeholders. I would…13 Mar 2019HANSARDRural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Defra has very good relations and dialogue with a number of rural and fisheries organisations across the devolved Administrations. It is right to say that there is sensitivity, if…13 Mar 2019HANSARDRural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I thank the noble Lord. I have dealt with the issue of further financial assistance. The noble Lord, Lord Grantchester, raised areas where different Governments are engaged in…13 Mar 2019HANSARDRural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, I am most grateful for what has been a valuable debate and consideration beyond what are, as we all know, the technical requirements behind why we need to do this. I…13 Mar 2019HANSARDRural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, it is appropriate that I declare my farming interests, as set out in the register. The matters in the four instruments are closely interrelated; I hope it will be…13 Mar 2019HANSARDEnvironment, Food and Rural Affairs (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019The successor to TRACES, IPAFFS, was launched on private beta on 14 February, for organisations with the greatest need. It will be operable for all third-country exports from the…13 Mar 2019HANSARDEnvironment, Food and Rural Affairs (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, I commend these regulations to the Committee.13 Mar 2019