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Agriculture: Northern Ireland

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 31 March 2025UIN 41020

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his counterpart in Northern Ireland on changes to farming subsidies.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

Agriculture is a devolved policy area. Defra and devolved Government officials meet routinely to share experiences and insight regarding our respective agricultural policies.

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