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star this property date less than 2020-10-06more like thismore than 2020-10-06
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property hansard heading Glyphosate more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential effect on the natural environment in the event that voluntary conservation groups are prohibited from using glyphosate in environmental conservation work. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency York Outer more like this
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Julian Sturdy more like this
star this property uin 99605 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-10-13more like thismore than 2020-10-13
star this property answer text <p>Pesticides regulations do not prohibit voluntary conservation groups from using glyphosate and other pesticides in environmental conservation work. Volunteers may use products that are authorised for amateur use; they may also use products that are authorised for professional use providing they are trained and hold a recognised certificate in the application of pesticides. Untrained conservation volunteers may apply pesticides that are authorised for professional use but only if they are under the supervision of a trained certificated user and are working towards gaining a recognised certificate in the application of pesticides.</p><p> </p><p>At the request of Defra, the Health and Safety Executive reviewed this aspect of the pesticide regulations and the options identified are being considered.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Banbury more like this
star this property answering member printed Victoria Prentis more like this
unstar this property grouped question UIN 99604 more like this
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less than 2020-10-13T12:54:15.09Zmore like thismore than 2020-10-13T12:54:15.09Z
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star this property label Biography information for Victoria Prentis more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
1240702
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-10-06more like thismore than 2020-10-06
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property hansard heading Pesticides: Regulation more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress the Health and Safety Executive has made in their review of regulations on the use of pesticides by voluntary conservation groups for environmental conservation purposes. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency York Outer more like this
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Julian Sturdy more like this
star this property uin 99604 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-10-13more like thismore than 2020-10-13
star this property answer text <p>Pesticides regulations do not prohibit voluntary conservation groups from using glyphosate and other pesticides in environmental conservation work. Volunteers may use products that are authorised for amateur use; they may also use products that are authorised for professional use providing they are trained and hold a recognised certificate in the application of pesticides. Untrained conservation volunteers may apply pesticides that are authorised for professional use but only if they are under the supervision of a trained certificated user and are working towards gaining a recognised certificate in the application of pesticides.</p><p> </p><p>At the request of Defra, the Health and Safety Executive reviewed this aspect of the pesticide regulations and the options identified are being considered.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Banbury more like this
star this property answering member printed Victoria Prentis more like this
unstar this property grouped question UIN 99605 more like this
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less than 2020-10-13T12:54:15.043Zmore like thismore than 2020-10-13T12:54:15.043Z
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star this property label Biography information for Victoria Prentis more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
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star this property date less than 2017-09-07more like thismore than 2017-09-07
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property hansard heading Marine Conservation Zones more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure the completion of the coastal Blue Belt around the UK. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency York Outer more like this
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Julian Sturdy more like this
star this property uin 9548 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2017-09-14more like thismore than 2017-09-14
star this property answer text <p>We aim to consult on the third tranche of Marine Conservation Zones in English waters in the first half of 2018, with designations within 12 months of that date. The objective is to complete our contribution to the international ecologically-coherent network of Marine Protected Areas in the North East Atlantic by including a representative range of the species and habitats found in our seas.</p><p>Marine protected areas in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are a devolved matter.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal more like this
star this property answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
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less than 2017-09-14T16:31:25.107Zmore like thismore than 2017-09-14T16:31:25.107Z
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star this property label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
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star this property date less than 2017-09-07more like thismore than 2017-09-07
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property hansard heading Environment Protection more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans his Department has to ensure that Government funding for the formed environment is invested to preserve the standard of water, soil and landscapes and to mitigate climate change. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency York Outer more like this
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Julian Sturdy more like this
star this property uin 9404 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2017-09-15more like thismore than 2017-09-15
star this property answer text <p>Agriculture and land management is key to the environment and the maintenance and improvement of our iconic landscapes. Our policy framework will respect the work of farmers and support environmental goods.</p><p> </p><p>Continued support is important, and so is reform. We need to take the opportunity that being outside the Common Agricultural Policy will give us to use public money to reward environmentally responsible land use.</p><p> </p><p>We have no intention of weakening our current environmental protections. We want to ensure that we are the first generation to leave the environment in a better state than we inherited it.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal more like this
star this property answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
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less than 2017-09-15T13:31:23.327Zmore like thismore than 2017-09-15T13:31:23.327Z
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star this property label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
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star this property date less than 2017-09-07more like thismore than 2017-09-07
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property hansard heading Environment Protection more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of existing environmental legislation to maintain and restore the UK's natural heritage. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency York Outer more like this
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Julian Sturdy more like this
star this property uin 9403 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2017-09-15more like thismore than 2017-09-15
star this property answer text <p>Defra undertook a review of implementation of the EU Nature Directives, published in March 2012, which also fed into the Law Commission’s ongoing review of wildlife legislation at that time. The Law Commission published its recommendations on 10 November 2015, to which the Government responded on 22 November 2016.</p><p> </p><p>The Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 is currently subject to post-legislative scrutiny. Defra’s memorandum provides a preliminary assessment of the Act, which has been submitted to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee. This is available at the link below:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/natural-environment-and-rural-communities-act-2006-post-legislative-scrutiny" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/natural-environment-and-rural-communities-act-2006-post-legislative-scrutiny</a></p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal more like this
star this property answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
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less than 2017-09-15T13:39:33.57Zmore like thismore than 2017-09-15T13:39:33.57Z
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star this property label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-09-08more like thismore than 2022-09-08
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property hansard heading Food Supply more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to help ensure UK food security. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency York Outer more like this
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Julian Sturdy more like this
star this property uin 901334 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2022-09-13more like thismore than 2022-09-13
star this property answer text <p>Britain has a highly resilient and diverse food supply chain which is well equipped to deal with disruption, as demonstrated throughout the COVID-19 response. British consumers have access, through international trade, to food products that cannot be produced here, supplementing domestic production, and ensuring that challenges such as adverse weather and disease do not affect the British overall security of supply. The Government also engages extensively with industry to monitor and assess all supply risks.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Sherwood more like this
star this property answering member printed Mark Spencer more like this
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less than 2022-09-13T15:03:28.633Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-13T15:03:28.633Z
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star this property label Biography information for Mark Spencer more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-11-17more like thismore than 2022-11-17
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property hansard heading Land: Environment Protection more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent steps her Department has taken to help ensure that environmental protections are fully complied with on private land. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency York Outer more like this
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Julian Sturdy more like this
star this property uin 89799 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-01-18more like thismore than 2023-01-18
star this property answer text <p>Public and private land are subject to the same environmental protections. The United Kingdom is a world leader in environmental protections and Defra is committed to maintaining these</p><p><br> Public bodies responsible for environmental protections such as the Environment Agency, Natural England and the Rural Payments Agency already help and advise landowners and tenants on how to comply where appropriate, and where necessary will enforce rules whether on public or private land</p><p><br> The power of entry provisions contained in Section 108 of the Environment Act 1995 (<a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/108#:~:text=(b)he%20apprehends%20on%20reasonable,Schedule%2018%20to%20this%20Act" target="_blank">https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/108#:~:text=(b)he%20apprehends%20on%20reasonable,Schedule%2018%20to%20this%20Act</a>) do not distinguish private land from public land. The majority of the sites that the Environment Agency regulates by way of permit are on private land and are inspected in accordance with the applicable legislation. Decisions about compliance and enforcement are made in line with the Environment Agency's Enforcement &amp; Sanctions Policy (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environment-agency-enforcement-and-sanctions-policy/environment-agency-enforcement-and-sanctions-policy" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environment-agency-enforcement-and-sanctions-policy/environment-agency-enforcement-and-sanctions-policy</a>).</p>
star this property answering member constituency Taunton Deane more like this
star this property answering member printed Rebecca Pow more like this
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less than 2023-01-18T10:52:21.657Zmore like thismore than 2023-01-18T10:52:21.657Z
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star this property label Biography information for Rebecca Pow more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-11-15more like thismore than 2022-11-15
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property hansard heading Flood Control: Rural Areas more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to protect rural communities from flooding. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency York Outer more like this
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Julian Sturdy more like this
star this property uin 87829 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-11-23more like thismore than 2022-11-23
star this property answer text <p>Government is investing £5.2 billion between 2021 and 2027, providing around 2,000 flood defences to better protect communities and properties across England, including those in rural areas, from flooding and coastal erosion.</p><p> </p><p>This is invested where flood risk and the benefits of action are greatest, and this assessment includes economic impacts on agriculture. As a result, at the end of 2021/22 the Environment Agency reported that 28,093 hectares of agricultural land had been better protected.</p><p> </p><p>On 26 July 2022, government announced the creation of a new £100m Frequently Flooded Allowance (FFA) to support communities that have experienced repeated flooding. This seeks to address some of the specific challenges faced by frequently flooded communities, particularly those that are smaller and more isolated or rural and therefore struggle to secure the funding they need to improve their resilience to flooding. We expect to publish more information later this year on the first projects to benefit.</p><p> </p><p>We are also investing £200m for the Flood and Coastal Innovation programme to support local places including coastal and rural communities. This meets key government commitments to develop and test new approaches to tackle the threat of flooding and coastal change.</p><p> </p><p>Farmers and land managers also have an important role to play in reducing the risk of flooding and coastal erosion to both rural and urban areas. Through the new Environmental Land Management schemes, farmers and other land managers will be supported to improve the environment and help manage environmental hazards, such as flood risk.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Taunton Deane more like this
star this property answering member printed Rebecca Pow more like this
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less than 2022-11-23T16:27:17.777Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-23T16:27:17.777Z
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star this property label Biography information for Rebecca Pow more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-11-01more like thismore than 2022-11-01
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property hansard heading Climate Change more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the (a) adequacy and (b) effectiveness of the Government's approach to combating climate change. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency York Outer more like this
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Julian Sturdy more like this
star this property uin 75901 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-11-15more like thismore than 2022-11-15
star this property answer text <p>The Secretary of State has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a range of subjects, including climate. The UK was the first major economy to commit to a legally binding target of achieving net zero by 2050 and we stand fully behind this.</p><p>To ensure it is delivered as effectively as possible, the Government has announced an independent review of its approach to meeting its net zero 2050 target to ensure we deliver our legal commitment in a way that is pro-business and pro-growth.</p><p>While we accelerate efforts to end our contribution to climate change, we are also continuing to take action to ensure the country is well prepared to face the challenges the changing climate is bringing. Defra is working to develop a third National Adaptation Programme (NAP3) that addresses all 61 risks and opportunities identified in its third Climate Change Risk Assessment.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Copeland more like this
star this property answering member printed Trudy Harrison more like this
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less than 2022-11-15T17:22:23.18Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-15T17:22:23.18Z
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star this property label Biography information for Trudy Harrison more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
1537385
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star this property date less than 2022-10-31more like thismore than 2022-10-31
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property hansard heading Agriculture: Seasonal Workers more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans the Government has to ensure UK food security in the context of seasonal temporary worker labour shortages. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency York Outer more like this
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Julian Sturdy more like this
star this property uin 74651 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-11-08more like thismore than 2022-11-08
star this property answer text <p>Overall, the food supply in the United Kingdom is highly resilient and the food industry is well versed in dealing with scenarios that impact food supply. However, Defra is aware of the impact that labour shortages are having on the food supply chain and we continue to work closely with industry to monitor the situation and to help our world-leading farmers and food producers access the labour they need. To inform future decisions on labour across the sector, Defra recently launched an independent review into labour shortages in the food supply chain, and it will report in spring 2023.</p><p> </p><p>The Seasonal Worker visa route was specifically designed to support the UK horticulture sector where growers typically require higher volumes of labour, for relatively short-term periods of time, in line with seasonal production peaks. In recognition of the short-term peak demand for poultry workers in the run up to Christmas, in June 2022 HM Government added these workers to the visa route.</p><p> </p><p>As announced on 24 December last year, the Seasonal Worker visa route will continue to operate until at least the end of 2024. A total of 40,000 visas are available in 2022, of which 2000 are allocated to poultry workers and the rest for horticulture. The new HM Government is carefully considering the position on visa quotas for 2023 and we will say more in due course.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Sherwood more like this
star this property answering member printed Mark Spencer more like this
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less than 2022-11-08T13:20:30.61Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-08T13:20:30.61Z
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star this property label Biography information for Mark Spencer more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this