Oral QuestionDepartment for Work and Pensions

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 21 January 2020Answered: 27 January 2020

Asked by

Daniel Zeichner

LabourCambridge

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Emma Hardy)

I congratulate the hon. Lady on her achievement in the election. The Labour Government will restore stability and confidence in the sector, introducing a new deal for farmers to boost rural economic growth and strengthen food security alongside nature’s recovery. We will make the supply chain work more fairly, back British produce, and cut energy prices through GB Energy. We are continuing the roll-out of the sustainable farming initiative, and will optimise schemes and grants.