Oral Question·Home Office
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 23 July 2024Answered: 29 July 2024
Asked by
Ben Goldsborough
Labour — South Norfolk
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for the Home Department
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Emma Reynolds)
This Government are taking decisive action to support farmers with rising fuel costs. We have cut red diesel fuel duty to its lowest level in 20 years, reducing rates by a third, and we have asked the Competition and Markets Authority to ensure that there is no market abuse.