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Agriculture: Energy

Asked by Adam JogeeLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 12 January 2026UIN 102135

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Energy and Net Zero about the potential impact of increases in energy costs on farmers in Staffordshire.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

The Secretary of State has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a range of issues.

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