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Tenant Farmers Commissioner

Asked by Callum AndersonLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 80261

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the resources required to support the new Tenant Farmers Commissioner.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

Defra has assessed the resources required to support the Commissioner for the Tenant Farming Sector based on other similar industry roles and insights from industry stakeholders on likely demand for the Commissioner’s services. This will be under continuous review to ensure the Commissioner’s services are delivered efficiently and effectively.

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