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Written question asked by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Monday, 5 September 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 September 2016 (named day). It was answered by David Gauke (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 September 2016 on behalf of the Treasury.


Countryside Stewardship Scheme and LEADER Programme

Question

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will continue to make funding available for new and existing LEADER and Countryside Stewardship schemes when the UK ceases to be a participant of the Common Agricultural Policy on leaving the EU.

Answer

The funds mentioned are covered under the Chancellor’s recent announcement on EU funding, available at this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-philip-hammond-guarantees-eu-funding-beyond-date-uk-leaves-the-eu


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
45072
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Countryside stewardship scheme LEADER programme Brexit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk