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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 07 Jan 2026
Rural Communities

"That is fine. I do not know if the hon. Lady was referring to an abstention as opposed to a vote against, but the reality is that only one Labour Member of Parliament voted against the policy. People’s voting records are there for all to see...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 07 Jan 2026
Rural Communities

"Of course; if the hon. Gentleman also wants to give me more time to speak, I will take a second intervention...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 07 Jan 2026
Rural Communities

"The point is that the hon. Gentleman did not oppose it. There was also the opportunity to vote in the Finance (No. 2) Bill—there were two opportunities for the House to vote on it, and one should look at both votes to determine whether people were for or against it. …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
7 Jan 2026 - Jury Trials - View Vote Context
Steve Barclay (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 100 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 182 Noes - 290
Division Vote (Commons)
7 Jan 2026 - Rural Communities - View Vote Context
Steve Barclay (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 100 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 332
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 07 Jan 2026
Ukraine and Wider Operational Update

"The Defence Secretary refused to say when the defence investment plan will be published, and there is a tension between the statement about the immediacy of the growing threats and the lack of urgency on funding as other areas of Government are prioritised. Does he recognise that other nations are …..."
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Written Question
Horticulture
Wednesday 7th January 2026

Asked by: Steve Barclay (Conservative - North East Cambridgeshire)

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans the Government has to introduce a replacement for the UK Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme to ensure continued investment in UK horticulture and maintain competitiveness with European growers.

Answered by Angela Eagle - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

Future support for the horticulture sector is being considered alongside Defra’s work to simplify and rationalise agricultural grant funding, ensuring that grants deliver the most benefit for food security and taxpayer value. Our new Farming and Food Partnership Board, bringing together industry and government leaders, will also develop tailored growth plans for sectors including horticulture.

We are already doing a great deal to support the sector. Of at least £200 million allocated to The Farming Innovation Programme (FIP) through to 2030, to date nearly £40 million—representing 26% of total awards—has been granted to research projects benefiting the sector offering targeted opportunities for fruit and vegetable businesses to become more profitable, resilient, and sustainable. Further opportunities for farmer and grower led trials to test ideas and solutions are also now available in FIP via ADOPT grants.

Wider Government support includes: our five-year extension to the Seasonal Worker visa route, providing much needed stability and certainty to businesses; as well as extending the easement on import checks on medium risk fruit and vegetables ahead of the new SPS agreement deal with the EU.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 17 Dec 2025
UK-EU Common Understanding Negotiations

"The Minister’s statement did not seem to say what the contribution to the EU will be, but media reports suggest £570 million. By opening our borders, we will have youth workers and others coming to the UK at a time of rising unemployment. Could he confirm the amount that will …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
17 Dec 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Steve Barclay (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 91 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 312 Noes - 165
Division Vote (Commons)
16 Dec 2025 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
Steve Barclay (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 103 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 118 Noes - 340