Sustainable Farming Incentive - Statement

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 7:57 pm on 18 March 2025.

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Photo of Baroness Hayman of Ullock Baroness Hayman of Ullock The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 7:57, 18 March 2025

My Lords, as I said, I am very aware that the sudden closure, when farmers were expecting more notice, has not been easy and that, for many people who were intending to put in applications, as the noble Lord said about himself, that has caused difficulties. I have friends who are in that boat, so I am very aware that difficulties were caused. I will take the concerns of the House back to the Farming Minister and explain that the unexpected pause and its impacts are felt very strongly by this House. I am happy to commit to do that, because it is important.