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Environmental Land Management Schemes: Finance

Commons · Question 22119 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 9 Sep 2026

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Asked by Helen Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the focus on increased funding for Environmental Land Management schemes as part of the new drought support package on the abili

Answer

Answered by Stephen Morgan, 9 Sep 2026

The Government recognises the significant impact that exceptionally dry conditions have had on many farm businesses. The measures Government has taken will provide practical support to help farmers manage the immediate impact of drought, but will also inv...