Written questions

Countryside Stewardship Scheme

Commons · Question 39266 · Tabled 18 Mar 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 24 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Aphra Brandreth

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to open the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier in summer 2025.

Answer

Answered by Daniel Zeichner, 24 Mar 2025

Defra announced on 11 December 2024 that the full Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier scheme guidance will be published before applications open in summer 2025.