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Countryside Stewardship Scheme: Rutland and Stamford

Asked by Alicia KearnsConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 8 October 2025UIN 76320

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many countryside stewardship agreements are due to conclude without replacement in Rutland and Stamford constituency in the next year.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

We are aware of the concerns raised by farmers and stakeholders regarding farmers whose current agreements expire at the end of the year and are considering how we can support the continued delivery of environmental outcomes through environmental land management schemes.

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