Rural Areas: Government Assistance
Lords · Question HL8595 · Tabled 18 Jun 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 1 Jul 2025
Question
Asked by Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to help farming and rural communities following the announced cuts to DEFRA's budget and the increase in inheritance tax on family farms.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 1 Jul 2025
The Government is backing British farming. We are prioritising investment that supports the Government’s Plan for Change and building on the Secretary of State’s work to reform Defra to drive growth while maintaining a steadfast commitment to farming, foo...