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Written question asked by Stuart Anderson (Conservative) on Monday, 22 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 June 2026. It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Agriculture: Countryside

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what action is being taken to support farming in protected landscapes.

Answer

As a result of the 2025 Spending Review, Defra secured a strong financial settlement. The Government has allocated a record £11.8 billion to sustainable farming and food production over this parliament. This includes funding for the Environmental Land Management schemes paid to farmers increasing by around 150%, rising from £800 million in 2023/24 towards £2 billion by 2028/29.

The settlement also includes funding for the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme. Earlier this year the Government announced it would extend the FiPL programme for another three years until March 2029, with £30 million in funding next year.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11725
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Agriculture National landscapes National parks
Link
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