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101853

	registered interest
	date	30/10/2014
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	hansard heading	Agriculture: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she next plans to meet farming organisations in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	North Antrim
	tabling member printed	Ian Paisley
	uin	212547
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2014 answer text <p>We work closely with farming organisations across the UK and look forward to meeting representatives in due course.</p> answering member constituency North Cornwall answering member printed Dan Rogerson question first answered 03/11/2014 17:20:53 answering member 1504 label Biography information for Dan Rogerson
	tabling member	4129 label Biography information for Ian Paisley

809679

	registered interest
	date	19/12/2017
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	hansard heading	Agriculture: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with the representatives of the Northern Ireland Assembly on soil and water pollution from intensive pig and poultry farms.
	tabling member constituency	South Antrim
	tabling member printed	Paul Girvan
	uin	120299
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/12/2017 answer text <p>None. This is a devolved matter.</p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 29/12/2017 11:19:55 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
	tabling member	4633 label Biography information for Paul Girvan

1149901

	registered interest
	date	16/10/2019
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	hansard heading	Agriculture: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what (a) advice and (b) guidance his Department has issued to agri-food (i) farmers and (b) producers in Northern Ireland on that industry.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	1027
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2019 answer text <p>Implementing the outcome of the referendum to leave the EU raises significant issues for farmers and agrifood businesses. Whilst the Government’s preference is to leave with an agreement, we have been working hard taking steps to ensure people and businesses are prepared in the event that this is not possible. This includes: publishing numerous pieces of communications since August 2018, including technical notices explaining to businesses and citizens across the UK what they need to do to prepare; and contacting thousands of businesses who trade with the EU, telling them to start getting ready for no-deal customs procedures.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice question first answered 25/10/2019 09:51:19 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1151332

	registered interest
	date	22/10/2019
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	hansard heading	Agriculture: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether it is his policy that payments to farmers in Northern Ireland will be comparable to Common Agricultural Policy payments after 2022.
	tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
	tabling member printed	David Simpson
	uin	3614
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2019 answer text <p>Following the Bew Review, the Government has confirmed that it will not simply apply the Barnett formula to changes in Defra funding beyond this Parliament and has committed to developing an approach on future (i.e. after 2022) funding allocations, recognising that agriculture policy is and will remain devolved. Longer term discussions between the Government and the devolved administrations will be about ensuring allocations are fair and that no farmers in any part of the UK gain an unfair competitive advantage.</p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice question first answered 31/10/2019 13:45:36 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
	tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson

1151334

	registered interest
	date	22/10/2019
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	hansard heading	Agriculture: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	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.
	tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
	tabling member printed	David Simpson
	uin	3615
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2019 answer text <p>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.</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice question first answered 30/10/2019 17:36:19 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
	tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson

427636

	registered interest
	date	10/11/2015
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	hansard heading	Agriculture: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what preparations her Department is making to support the agricultural economy in the Northern Ireland in the event of the UK leaving the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Belfast South
	tabling member printed	Dr Alasdair McDonnell
	uin	15824
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2015 answer text <p>The Government is focused on delivering a successful renegotiation. We believe we can and will succeed in reforming and renegotiating our relationship with the EU and campaigning to keep the UK in the EU on that basis.</p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice question first answered 17/11/2015 16:15:12 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
	tabling member	1596 label Biography information for Dr Alasdair McDonnell

731317

	registered interest
	date	21/06/2017
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	hansard heading	Agriculture: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with officials of the Northern Ireland Executive and other key stakeholders in Northern Ireland on the implications of the UK leaving the EU for agri-food (a) producers and (b) labelling sectors.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	170
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2017 answer text <p>Defra has been in regular contact, including in recent weeks, with officials from the Northern Ireland Executive on matters relating to the UK’s exit from the EU. I visited Northern Ireland in October 2016 to discuss issues including food labelling. The former Secretary of State visited in December to meet beef farmers, dairy processors and the Brexit Consultative Committee.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice question first answered 28/06/2017 15:56:21 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

931623

	registered interest
	date	26/06/2018
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	hansard heading	Agriculture: Northern Ireland
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether farmers in Northern Ireland will continue to receive financial support at current levels until 2024.
	tabling member printed	Lord Empey
	uin	HL8971
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2018 answer text <p>This Government has made a commitment that the amount we allocate to farming support - in cash terms - will be protected until the end of this Parliament, expected in 2022.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Decisions on future funding arrangements will be taken by the Government drawing on representations from the devolved administrations. We have committed to ensure that all parts of the UK are treated fairly and their individual circumstances are taken into account.</p><p><strong></strong></p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 02/07/2018 12:42:56 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
	tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

1540521

	registered interest
	date	08/11/2022
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	hansard heading	Agriculture: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on restoring smooth and frictionless trade for farmers in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	82304
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2022 answer text <p>UK Government Ministers meet regularly to discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol, including the impact to Northern Ireland’s agriculture sector. There are serious issues with how the Northern Ireland Protocol is currently operating. We are determined to resolve these issues, preferably through talks and negotiations or, if need be, via legislation. Defra officials also meet frequently with organisations from the whole Northern Ireland agri-food supply chain, including Northern Ireland farmers.</p> answering member constituency Sherwood answering member printed Mark Spencer question first answered 21/11/2022 16:53:36 answering member 4055 label Biography information for Sir Mark Spencer
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1182703

	registered interest
	date	04/03/2020
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	hansard heading	Agriculture: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with (a) the Northern Ireland Executive and (b) representatives of the agricultural industry in Northern Ireland on maintaining current levels of agricultural funding for Northern Ireland at the end of the transition period.
	tabling member constituency	Foyle
	tabling member printed	Colum Eastwood
	uin	25213
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2020 answer text <p>The Secretary of State has had recent discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive both bilaterally and via the Inter-Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs which brings together ministers from all parts of the UK to discuss matters of shared interest, including funding. Defra also regularly holds discussions with stakeholders from across the agricultural industry, including representatives from Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has pledged to guarantee the current annual budget in every year of this Parliament. HM Treasury is ultimately responsible for financial matters across UK Government and lead on discussions on all funding matters with finance ministers in the devolved administrations. Defra will of course continue to work closely with HM Treasury and the devolved administrations on these funding arrangements and to agree funding after 2020.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 09/03/2020 16:37:43 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
	tabling member	4846 label Biography information for Colum Eastwood