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HANSARDTopical QuestionsOf course, we have regular meetings with the devolved Administrations. We also meet the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science regularly to discuss the level of…23 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman will be aware that we have increased by another 15,000 the number of visas available through the seasonal agriculture workers scheme. An extra 10,000 visas are…23 Feb 2023HANSARDFood CostsThe hon. Lady will be familiar with the huge package of support that the Chancellor of the Exchequer has put in place for families across the country, including in her…23 Feb 2023HANSARDFood CostsThe hon. Gentleman will know that the Secretary of State cannot answer this question, because of parliamentary procedure; I am obliged to answer, because I am answering—23 Feb 2023HANSARDFood CostsOf course, there are Cabinet Office committees that look at all these challenges, but we in the Department continue to meet retailers on a regular basis. We are convening a…23 Feb 2023HANSARDFood CostsThe hon. Gentleman tries to blame Brexit, but even he will recognise that Putin’s invasion of Ukraine caused enormous ripples around the world, not only in energy prices but in…23 Feb 2023HANSARDFood CostsThank you, Mr Speaker. The Secretary of State can speak for herself, but we had a successful meeting with farmers in Birmingham. There were some robust exchanges, but that is what…23 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for drawing attention to the campaign. The Yellow Wellies campaign had an action week last week; I hope he saw my contribution to that. It is very…23 Feb 2023HANSARDEnvironmental Land Management SchemesWe will continue to publish more information on our environmental land management schemes this year. That includes further details by the summer on the new actions that will be…23 Feb 2023HANSARDRural FarmersThe hon. Lady will be aware that this year we have granted an extra 15,000 visas through the seasonal agricultural worker scheme. We have also committed to those people being…23 Feb 2023HANSARDEnvironmental Land Management SchemesI join the hon. Gentleman in paying tribute to Mr Clarkson and what he is doing to advertise what is happening in the agricultural sector and some of the challenges it faces. The…23 Feb 2023HANSARDEnvironmental Land Management SchemesWe published an update on our environmental land management schemes on 26 January. We have worked to ensure that there is something for everyone; we are expanding the sustainable…23 Feb 2023HANSARDWithdrawal from EU Single Market: Food ProductionThat simply is not true; £2.4 billion is the budget we have committed to in the manifesto, and we are making sure, through this Parliament, that that money continues to go to…23 Feb 2023HANSARDFood CostsThe Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs works closely with other Departments and industry to keep abreast of price trends for food products. We are monitoring the…23 Feb 2023HANSARDRural FarmersI draw attention to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, but I join the hon. Gentleman in paying tribute to Scottish seed potato producers. They are…23 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI pay tribute to my hon. Friend’s work in that sector and the representations that he has made. I meet Scottish fishermen on a regular basis, and I am aware of the challenges they…23 Feb 2023HANSARDGlobal Food SecurityOf course. We continue to work closely with the Animal and Plant Health Agency and Government Veterinary Services to monitor this. We are working with the sector to make sure we…23 Feb 2023HANSARDRural FarmersMy hon. Friend is very astute at getting his pet topic into DEFRA questions; I pay tribute to the work he has done on self-build. Of course, we always have discussions with the…23 Feb 2023HANSARDRural FarmersOur environmental land management schemes are now open to farmers. The schemes collectively pay farmers to deliver climate and environmental outcomes alongside food production. We…23 Feb 2023HANSARDGlobal Food SecurityMy right hon. Friend will be aware that the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is responsible for planning. The best and most versatile land is defined as land…23 Feb 2023