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The future of Scottish agriculture post-Brexit inquiry

Inquiry

In this inquiry, the Scottish Affairs Committee seeks to investigate:

  • What should be the priorities of any future agricultural support system in Scotland? Are the needs of the agricultural sector in Scotland different from the rest of the UK?
  • What funding will Scotland’s agricultural sector require post-Brexit? What should future agricultural support in Scotland look like, and what goals should it seek to achieve?
  • How should a future agricultural policy seek to accommodate different sectors of the farming community, especially those in remote and less favoured areas, and crofters?
  • What should be included in common frameworks between the UK and devolved administrations in relation to agriculture? What balance should it strike between having a common UK-wide approach and providing flexibility to Scotland's needs?
  • What should be done to meet the long-term labour needs of Scotland’s agricultural sector?
  • What role can innovation & technology have in improving productivity in Scottish agriculture?

Reports, special reports and government responses

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9th Report - The future of Scottish agriculture post-Brexit
Inquiry The future of Scottish agriculture post-Brexit inquiry
HC 1637
Report
Response to this report
1st Special Report: The future of Scottish agriculture post-Brexit: Government Response to the Committee’s Ninth Report of the Session 2017–19
HC 47
Special Report
1st Special Report: The future of Scottish agriculture post-Brexit: Government Response to the Committee’s Ninth Report of the Session 2017–19
Inquiry The future of Scottish agriculture post-Brexit inquiry
HC 47
Special Report
Letter from the Chair to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, regarding the Government's response to the Committee's report on 'the future of Scottish agriculture post-Brexit, 16 October 2019
Inquiry The future of Scottish agriculture post-Brexit inquiry
Correspondence
Letter from the Chief Executive of Concordia to the Chair, regarding seasonal agricultural workers, 2 July 2019
Inquiry The future of Scottish agriculture post-Brexit inquiry
Correspondence
Letter from the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to the chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee, regarding appearance before the Scottish Affairs Committee, 15 May 2019
Inquiry The future of Scottish agriculture post-Brexit inquiry
Correspondence

Oral evidence transcripts

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5 June 2019
Inquiry The future of Scottish agriculture post-Brexit inquiry
Witnesses Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Guy Horsington, Deputy Director for Future Farming Policy and the Agriculture Bill
Oral Evidence
14 May 2019
Inquiry The future of Scottish agriculture post-Brexit inquiry
Witnesses Fergus Ewing MSP, Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy, David Barnes, National Adviser on Agriculture Policy, Scottish Government, Andrew Watson, Deputy Director for Agricultural Policy Implementation, Scottish Government (via videolink)
Oral Evidence
23 April 2019
Inquiry The future of Scottish agriculture post-Brexit inquiry
Witnesses James Porter, Angus Growers, Sir John Campbell, Glenrath Egg Farms Ltd, Archie Gibson, Agrico UK LtdStephanie Maurel, Chief Executive, Concordia, Matthew Jarett, Managing Director, Pro-Force Ltd
Oral Evidence
British Veterinary Association (FSA0033)
Angus Growers (FSA0032)
Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (FSA0030)

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