Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 19115

Agriculture: Inheritance Tax

Tabled: 10 December 2024
Answered: 6 January 2025

Question

Blake Stephenson

Conservative — Mid Bedfordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact of her policies on (a) agricultural and (b) business property relief on ancient woodlands.

Answer

Mary Creagh
The Secretary of State has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a range of issues, and Cabinet discussions are considered confidential.