Oral QuestionScotland Office

“If he will meet with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to discuss the potential cost to the public purse of the Government’s reassessment of people who may be eligible for personal independence payment in Scotland.”

Tabled: 9 October 2018Answered: 17 October 2018

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Scotland

Answer from Hansard

The Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs (Dame Angela Eagle)

Dairy farmers are facing a difficult period of market adjustment. The new fair dealing regulations ensure fairness and greater transparency, creating a more resilient dairy supply chain that supports farmers and strengthens national food security.