Ministers questioned on future of Scottish agriculture after Brexit

Committee questions Scottish Rural Secretary Fergus Ewing, and UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove, in final evidence session

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http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/scottish-affairs-committee/news-parliament-2017/future-scottish-agriculture-post-brexit-evidence-17-192/http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/scottish-affairs-committee/news-parliament-2017/future-scottish-agriculture-post-brexit-evidence-17-192/
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Saturday, May 11, 2019
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Scotland, Members of the Scottish Parliament, United Kingdom, Environment of Scotland, Members of the Scottish Parliament 1999–2003, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy, Fergus Ewing, Croft, Michael Gove, Scottish Government, Agriculture in Scotland
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  • In the final session of the Scottish Affairs Committees inquiry into the future of Scottish agriculture, Fergus Ewing MSP, Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and UK Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Michael Gove MP give evidence.
  • The Scottish Affairs Committee has been examining the implications of leaving the European Union for Scottish agriculture.
  • Following evidence sessions with academics with expertise in agriculture, farmers and growers, environmental groups and the operators of the governments agricultural seasonal workers pilot scheme, the Committee will now question UK and Scottish ministers on the evidence that has been gathered.
  • Topics likely to be covered include future financial support for Scottish farmers and crofters, the relationship between UK and Scottish agricultural policy after Brexit and how innovative technology can be used to accelerate the future potential of Scottish agriculture.
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