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Written question asked by David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 22 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 October 2019. It was answered by George Eustice (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 October 2019 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Agriculture: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what financial support the Government will provide to farmers in Northern Ireland in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

Answer

As a responsible Government, we have been working with our DAERA colleagues to minimise any disruption to farmers in the event of a no deal.

We have made it clear that we will support vulnerable sectors through Government intervention in a no deal, should this be necessary. We will be monitoring the sectors which may be exposed to short-term difficulties as a result of Exit closely to identify early signs of market disturbance, allowing us to intervene swiftly if necessary.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3615
Session
2019-19
Subjects
Agriculture Northern Ireland Subsidies Brexit
Link
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