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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

1304160

registered interest
date	18/03/2021
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, with reference to the Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister’s decision to halt the construction of border control posts on 27 February 2021, what information he holds on the (a) outcome of legal advice sought by the Permanent Secretary to the Northern Ireland Agriculture department on his ability to comply with that decision and (b) steps that have been taken to progress work on the development of border control posts since that decision.
tabling member constituency	North Dorset
tabling member printed	Simon Hoare
uin	171661
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2021 answer text <p>Decisions on the construction of Border Control Posts are a matter for the Northern Ireland Executive.</p><p> </p><p>Defra officials continue to work closely with the Northern Ireland Executive to comply with international obligations and give effect to the Protocol in a pragmatic and proportionate way, minimising impacts on the everyday lives of people in Northern Ireland, in line with its fundamental purpose.</p><p> </p><p>The agri-food processes required under the Protocol continue to be discharged using the interim facilities that have been in place since 1 January.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 23/03/2021 13:51:14 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	4494 label Biography information for Simon Hoare

1225140

registered interest
date	15/07/2020
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 assessment he has made of the potential effect on (a) the Northern Ireland agrifood sector and (b) food prices of not reaching an SPS agreement with the EU by the end of the transition period.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
uin	74669
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2020 answer text <p>The Government works closely with the Northern Ireland Executive on devolved agri-food matters and is committed to ensuring that we maximise the opportunities for Northern Ireland having left the EU. It remains committed to a New Deal for Northern Ireland, which includes appropriate commitments to help boost economic growth and Northern Ireland’s competitiveness.</p><p> </p><p>The Government monitors food prices on a monthly basis through the Consumer Prices Index including Housing Costs (CPIH). The Government does not have direct control over food prices, but it constantly monitors and investigates factors and changes that can potentially have an impact on food prices. The Government works closely with the Northern Ireland Executive on devolved agri-food matters.</p><p> </p><p>We want a relationship with the EU which is based on friendly cooperation between sovereign equals and centred on free trade. We will continue to work closely with industry to promote transparency for consumers, and internationally to promote open and sustainable global markets.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 24/07/2020 11:28:39 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1204376

registered interest
date	16/06/2020
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 steps he is taking to help ensure the participation of Northern Ireland in the Pick For Britain recruitment plan.
tabling member constituency	South Antrim
tabling member printed	Paul Girvan
uin	59867
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2020 answer text <p>Defra discussed with officials at the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) regarding the plans for the Pick for Britain website and their thoughts on a future public facing campaign, to attract more seasonal workers from the UK. The feedback received was that DAERA was working closely with industry representatives in Northern Ireland and would use the existing Department for Communities website – JobCentre Online (JCOL) to advertise local opportunities. The website also provided a link to the Pick for Britain initiative.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to work with Devolved Administrations and hold regular meetings in order to understand the labour needs and specific issues they may be facing.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 22/06/2020 14:04:03 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	4633 label Biography information for Paul Girvan

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

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

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

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

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