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Written question asked by Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 16 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 February 2024. It was answered by Mark Spencer (Conservative) on Friday, 23 February 2024 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Agriculture: Subsidies

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to ensure that future multi-annual farming support funding is given in seven-year blocks.

Answer

The farming budget is set through UK government funding settlements which typically cover 3-5 year period.

Environmental land management agreements are funded over different time periods, retaining flexibility for farmers within our offers, with options for longer agreements where farmers want or need those.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14188
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Agriculture Subsidies
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk