"The Government are taking action to help farmers to manage low prices and market volatility, which is why we have ensured that all eligible farmers have now been paid their full basic payment or a bridging payment for 2015. To help farmers in the future, we have extended the period …..." Elizabeth Truss - View Speech
"I can confirm that that is additional money that is being applied for through my colleague, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government...." Elizabeth Truss - View Speech
"I congratulate my hon. Friend on his campaign. Food safety standards are one of the reasons why British food is so respected around the world, and our exports are growing because people respect the work of the Food Standards Agency. It is important for consumer confidence that we have transparency …..." Elizabeth Truss - View Speech
"We are introducing further measures to improve competition in the water industry and to carry on driving efficiencies. Under the Labour Government, water bills rose by 20%, whereas Ofwat’s most recent decision will lead to a fall of 5% in customers’ water bills...." Elizabeth Truss - View Speech
"More social tariffs are being introduced right across the country, but the key point is that everybody is seeing a reduction in their water bills overall, because we have a good regulator and an efficient industry, and we are introducing further competition...." Elizabeth Truss - View Speech
"I thank my hon. Friend for his question; we certainly would be very happy to meet the industry to discuss that issue. I am absolutely clear that making sure we have cleaner air is a vital priority for this Government...." Elizabeth Truss - View Speech
"My hon. friend, the Minister of State for Farming, Food and Marine Environment (George Eustice), represented the UK at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council on 11 April in Luxembourg.
Two fisheries items were presented. Firstly, by the presidency, on the framework for the collection, management and use of data in …..." Elizabeth Truss - View Speech
"I represented the UK at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council on 14 March in Brussels. Commissioner Hogan introduced the first agenda item on financial instruments and invited the European Investment bank (EIB) to make a presentation. Many member states highlighted the importance of improving farmer access to money, which would …..." Elizabeth Truss - View Speech
"We are making good progress on the national flood resilience review. The call for evidence closed on 4 March. Yesterday, at the Budget, the Chancellor announced that, as well as the £2.3 billion already committed, an additional £700 million will be made available for flood defences...." Elizabeth Truss - View Speech