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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Jun 2020
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" What steps he is taking to promote high animal welfare standards. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Jun 2020
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"Our constituents expect us to uphold animal welfare and high food standards. Does my hon. Friend therefore agree that maintaining the UK’s high food standards and excellent animal welfare record is, among other things, in the Government’s interest, as that is what customers at home and abroad expect and demand …..."
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Written Question
Farmers: Coronavirus
Tuesday 19th May 2020

Asked by: Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

What steps he is taking to support farmers during the covid-19 outbreak.

Answered by Baroness Prentis of Banbury

Defra took early steps to support farmers, by designating them as key workers and temporarily relaxing drivers’ hours rules. We have worked with banks to help farmers access financial support measures outline by the Chancellor, including the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme.

We have supported dairy farmers by announcing a fund in England to help those affected by the loss of the food service sector. We have also temporarily relaxed competition law rules. We are working with AHDB and Diary UK, who have launched a new £1 million campaign to drive consumption of milk. A similar campaign is promoting beef. We are also ensuring that farmers and growers are able to recruit the workers that they require as we approach the busy harvest months.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 14 Jul 2016
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"9. What progress her Department has made on working with the major energy suppliers on the smart meter roll-out to ensure maximum benefit to consumers...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 14 Jul 2016
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"Having recently installed a smart meter, I can confirm that it is a very useful tool in managing energy consumption. Will my hon. Friend join me in encouraging my constituents to contact their energy supplier to explore how these very useful little gadgets can save them some money?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Feb 2016
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"9. What the role is of the Great British Food Unit in promoting British food (a) in the UK and (b) overseas...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Feb 2016
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"The success of the food industry, not least in counties such as Essex, is largely down to the innovation and skill of the workforce. How will the Great British Food Unit encourage more people into the industry, particularly through apprenticeships?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Nov 2015
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"T7. South Essex is home to many small and medium-sized food businesses. What progress has been made since the launch of the 2013 food and drink international action plan to help those businesses export more?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 29 Jan 2015
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"11. What steps she has taken to improve the cleanliness of Britain's rivers and waterways...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 29 Jan 2015
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"The Thames is not only England’s longest river, but east of here and down to my constituency it is also the most populated. What steps are the Government taking to clean up the river, while balancing the needs of the users and flora and fauna?..."
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