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Rural England Prosperity Fund

Commons · Question 35965 · Tabled 5 Mar 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 19 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by James MacCleary

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, for what reason the Rural England Prosperity Fund has been reduced for the year 2025-2026.

Answer

Answered by Daniel Zeichner, 19 Mar 2025

Defra announced on 4 March that it would be providing an additional £33 million for the Rural England Prosperity Fund in financial year 2025-26. This announcement continues funding beyond the lifetime of the original scheme providing new money for new pro...