That this House has considered support for British farming.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Gary. I am delighted to have secured this timely debate, which is an opportunity for colleagues from across the House to voice their support for British farming. …..." Simon Jupp - View Speech
"My hon. Friend makes a good point. It is incredibly important that the agricultural industry is recognised, because energy bills have shot up. Also, quite a few of our agricultural businesses in Devon and beyond rely on heating oil. We know that additional support is on the way, but we …..." Simon Jupp - View Speech
"That is an interesting point and it needs exploring, which is why I am asking for more flexibility in the schemes the Government provide. We know that this is an acute issue in the area that my hon. Friend represents, but also in the area that I represent. The industry …..." Simon Jupp - View Speech
"Thank you, Sir Gary. I thank everyone who took part in the debate to demonstrate our support for the British farming industry. If I may, I will highlight a couple of people who made remarkable remarks. The hon. Member for Barnsley Central (Dan Jarvis) mentioned mental health. That is an …..." Simon Jupp - View Speech
"Thank you, Mr Betts; that is much appreciated. I also thank my right hon. and learned Friend the Member for Torridge and West Devon (Sir Geoffrey Cox) for securing this morning’s debate.
The south-west, particularly Devon and Cornwall, is proudly at the centre of the UK’s food and farming industry, …..." Simon Jupp - View Speech
"Q How much confidence does the Bill and the general direction of travel give your members to renew tenancies?
George Dunn: The majority of my members are looking for longer terms; they want security. The average length of term on a farm business tenancy today is 2.9 years. Think …..." Simon Jupp - View Speech
"Q Should some financial assistance be provided for animal welfare activities that go beyond, for example, the legal minimal requirements and normal good practice? If so, what types of activities could that include?
David Bowles: Yes; the RSPCA, as I said earlier, is delighted that for the first time …..." Simon Jupp - View Speech