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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that there is no shortfall in the number of people will adequate skills to take up jobs in agriculture after the UK leaves the EU; and if she will make a statement.

The agriculture sector offers a range of exciting careers, including for people with scientific, technical and engineering skills. It is vital that the industry invests in attracting and developing the workforce it needs for the future. We are working closely with industry and the Department for Education to ensure that reforms to apprenticeships and Post-16 Technical Education provide clear pathways into agricultural careers and equip people with the skills businesses need.