Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Daniel Zeichner and Andy MacNae

Thursday 4th September 2025 Commons Chamber

[Daniel Zeichner]

There was a lot in that question. The hon. Lady is absolutely right that herbal leys have been very effective, and many people have seen the impact they have had during the dry weather. It is also interesting that these schemes are now available to much smaller enterprises than they ever were under the previous schemes. There is much that can be done, and we are redesigning the schemes to make them work towards achieving exactly the outcomes that the hon. Lady is seeking.

[Andy MacNae (Rossendale and Darwen) (Lab)]

T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.