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Agriculture Bill

Proceeding contribution from Theresa Villiers (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 3 February 2020. It occurred during Debate on bills on Agriculture Bill.

No, I will not give way.

That includes improving standards of animal health and welfare, managing land in a way that enhances cultural and natural heritage, and improving public access to the countryside. Of course, protecting the environment will be right at the heart of our new approach. The Bill will enable the Government to support farmers to deliver improved water and air quality, increased biodiversity—for example, through enhanced protection for our hedgerows—and measures to address climate change. We all here know that farmers and land managers are already doing a huge amount to meet these environmental goals, but, as in so many parts of our economy and our society, we need to do so much more if we are to have a chance of reaching net zero and preventing disastrous climate change. These changes in farm support will help us to meet our hugely ambitious target for planting trees and safeguarding peatland.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
671 cc73-4 
Session
2019-21
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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