Written questions

Countryside Stewardship Scheme

Commons · Question 25025 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 18 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to farm support schemes on participation in Countryside Stewardship agreements.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Morgan, 18 Sep 2026

The Government's environmental land management schemes have been developed to support delivery of the ambitious goals set out in the Environmental Improvement Plan, with farmers and land managers playing a critical role in achieving these outcomes. To sup...