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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support the viability of the domestic livestock market after the UK leaves the EU.

British farming has a reputation for high animal welfare standards and strong environmental protections. Livestock farmers are meeting ever more demanding consumer expectations, and this focus on quality and provenance will help sell our produce at home and abroad.

As we leave the EU, we want to give farmers the time and the tools to adapt to the future. We have provided much needed stability through our commitment to maintain the same cash total in funds for farm support for the duration of this Parliament. This will avoid a cliff edge but also help farmers prepare properly for change.