My Lords, I start by declaring my farming interests as set out in the register. With agricultural tenancy matters being devolved, I speak from an English perspective. I express my gratitude, along with other noble Lords, to my noble friend Lady Rock for raising this matter for debate as we...

My Lords, I start by declaring my farming interests as set out in the register. With agricultural tenancy matters being devolved, I speak from an English perspective. I express my gratitude, along with other noble Lords, to my noble friend Lady Rock for raising this matter for debate as we...

Lords question for short debate on, further to their discussions with the Tenancy Reform Industry Group, what plans they have to reform (1) legislation, and (2) taxation, related to rural landlords and the letting of land.

Lords question for short debate on, further to their discussions with the Tenancy Reform Industry Group, what plans they have to reform (1) legislation, and (2) taxation, related to rural landlords and the letting of land.

Lords report stage second day. Amendments 45-46, 49, 51, 54 and 56 agreed to. Amendment 58 agreed to on division (280 votes to 218). Amendment 74 under consideration.

Lords report stage second day. Amendments 45-46, 49, 51, 54 and 56 agreed to. Amendment 58 agreed to on division (280 votes to 218). Amendment 74 under consideration.

My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their contributions to this debate. I will take Amendments 43 and 44 together. I would like to reassure your Lordships that we recognise the importance of the issues that these amendments raise. Farmers and farming households make a valuable contribution to our...

My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their contributions to this debate. I will take Amendments 43 and 44 together. I would like to reassure your Lordships that we recognise the importance of the issues that these amendments raise. Farmers and farming households make a valuable contribution to our...

My Lords, when we come to the amendments in my name I will explain that they intend to, and will, provide for the smooth running of existing schemes under the EU programmes, not only so that they can continue to work well but so that people due to receive funds...

My Lords, when we come to the amendments in my name I will explain that they intend to, and will, provide for the smooth running of existing schemes under the EU programmes, not only so that they can continue to work well but so that people due to receive funds...

My Lords, I shall speak also to Amendments 46, 107, 110, 111, 122, 123, 124 and 125 in my name. Following new legal advice from the European Law Group and the Office of Parliamentary Counsel, these technical amendments are being tabled to put beyond doubt that a body of retained...

My Lords, I shall speak also to Amendments 46, 107, 110, 111, 122, 123, 124 and 125 in my name. Following new legal advice from the European Law Group and the Office of Parliamentary Counsel, these technical amendments are being tabled to put beyond doubt that a body of retained...

My Lords, I should in the first instance have declared my farming interests, as in the register.

I am very grateful to all noble Lords for their contributions to this debate. I think there is a general feeling, even from those who would have preferred an

annual report, that we have come...

My Lords, I should in the first instance have declared my farming interests, as in the register.

I am very grateful to all noble Lords for their contributions to this debate. I think there is a general feeling, even from those who would have preferred an

annual report, that we have come...

My Lords, I thank all noble Lords. The noble Lord, Lord Grantchester, used the word “passionate”. It has been a passionate debate and I think that, whatever the tenure of ownership, tenancy or commonhold, the challenges of farming are very profound. Obviously, the Government need to work towards creating an...

My Lords, I thank all noble Lords. The noble Lord, Lord Grantchester, used the word “passionate”. It has been a passionate debate and I think that, whatever the tenure of ownership, tenancy or commonhold, the challenges of farming are very profound. Obviously, the Government need to work towards creating an...

My Lords, again, all the topics raised in the amendment of the noble Baroness, Lady Jones of Whitchurch, are worthy of a much longer debate—no doubt at another time. The amendment highlights the absolute importance of our agricultural workforce. It is important to recall that, with the changes that have...

My Lords, again, all the topics raised in the amendment of the noble Baroness, Lady Jones of Whitchurch, are worthy of a much longer debate—no doubt at another time. The amendment highlights the absolute importance of our agricultural workforce. It is important to recall that, with the changes that have...

My Lords, this has been a very interesting and thought-provoking debate. I would like to open by setting out a little background, because I think a lot of this would be helpful. The UK Government have been working closely with the Welsh Government, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...

My Lords, this has been a very interesting and thought-provoking debate. I would like to open by setting out a little background, because I think a lot of this would be helpful. The UK Government have been working closely with the Welsh Government, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...

Moved by

Lord Gardiner of Kimble

51: Clause 17, page 14, line 20, leave out “five years” and insert “three years thereafter”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment requires reports under Clause 17 to be prepared at least once every three years (instead of at least once every five years).

Moved by

Lord Gardiner of Kimble

51: Clause 17, page 14, line 20, leave out “five years” and insert “three years thereafter”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment requires reports under Clause 17 to be prepared at least once every three years (instead of at least once every five years).

Moved by

Lord Gardiner of Kimble

54: Clause 17, page 14, line 23, leave out “the report” and insert “a report under this section”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment is consequential on the first Government amendment to Clause 17.

Moved by

Lord Gardiner of Kimble

54: Clause 17, page 14, line 23, leave out “the report” and insert “a report under this section”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment is consequential on the first Government amendment to Clause 17.

Moved by

Lord Gardiner of Kimble

56: Clause 17, page 14, line 32, at end insert—

“(3) In this section “relevant day” means the last day before 25 December 2021 which is a sitting day for both Houses of Parliament.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment inserts a definition of “relevant day” into Clause 17.

Moved by

Lord Gardiner of Kimble

56: Clause 17, page 14, line 32, at end insert—

“(3) In this section “relevant day” means the last day before 25 December 2021 which is a sitting day for both Houses of Parliament.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment inserts a definition of “relevant day” into Clause 17.

My Lords, I thank all noble Lords. I am well aware of the mindset of many of your Lordships, having had discussions with the noble Lord, Lord Krebs, and other noble Lords yesterday, as well as from what has been said today.

However, I open by saying that the Government are...

My Lords, I thank all noble Lords. I am well aware of the mindset of many of your Lordships, having had discussions with the noble Lord, Lord Krebs, and other noble Lords yesterday, as well as from what has been said today.

However, I open by saying that the Government are...

My Lords, this has been an interesting debate, and I thank all noble Lords for contributing toward it. Of course, I regret that the noble Lord, Lord Curry of Kirkharle, is not with us. He sent me a note, and I will have further discussions and considerations with him, because...

My Lords, this has been an interesting debate, and I thank all noble Lords for contributing toward it. Of course, I regret that the noble Lord, Lord Curry of Kirkharle, is not with us. He sent me a note, and I will have further discussions and considerations with him, because...

My Lords, this has been a very helpful debate. I am most grateful to noble Lords for their general welcome for the amendments, although I want to deal with some of the points made. I will be the first to say that the perfect form is something we all aspire...

My Lords, this has been a very helpful debate. I am most grateful to noble Lords for their general welcome for the amendments, although I want to deal with some of the points made. I will be the first to say that the perfect form is something we all aspire...

My Lords, I shall also speak to Amendments 51, 54 and 56 in my name.

I thank all noble Lords who contributed to the debate on this topic in Committee. I gave the matter considerable thought following your Lordships’ remarks then. The importance placed by noble Lords on the food...

My Lords, I shall also speak to Amendments 51, 54 and 56 in my name.

I thank all noble Lords who contributed to the debate on this topic in Committee. I gave the matter considerable thought following your Lordships’ remarks then. The importance placed by noble Lords on the food...

Moved by

Lord Gardiner of Kimble

45: After Clause 16, insert the following new Clause—

“Continuing EU programmes: power to provide financial assistance

(1) The appropriate national authority may give financial assistance to—

(a) a person who is a party to an agreement entered into in accordance with any of the following provisions—

(i) the Rural...

Moved by

Lord Gardiner of Kimble

45: After Clause 16, insert the following new Clause—

“Continuing EU programmes: power to provide financial assistance

(1) The appropriate national authority may give financial assistance to—

(a) a person who is a party to an agreement entered into in accordance with any of the following provisions—

(i) the Rural...

Moved by

Lord Gardiner of Kimble

46: After Clause 16, insert the following new Clause—

“Retained direct EU legislation

(1) To the extent that any legislation within subsection (2), (3), (4) or (5) would (in the absence of this subsection) be prevented from becoming retained direct EU legislation on IP completion day by section...

Moved by

Lord Gardiner of Kimble

46: After Clause 16, insert the following new Clause—

“Retained direct EU legislation

(1) To the extent that any legislation within subsection (2), (3), (4) or (5) would (in the absence of this subsection) be prevented from becoming retained direct EU legislation on IP completion day by section...

Moved by

Lord Gardiner of Kimble

49: Clause 17, page 14, line 20, after “must,” insert “on or before the relevant day and”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment requires the first report under Clause 17 to be prepared on or before the relevant day. The definition of relevant day is inserted by a related...

Moved by

Lord Gardiner of Kimble

49: Clause 17, page 14, line 20, after “must,” insert “on or before the relevant day and”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment requires the first report under Clause 17 to be prepared on or before the relevant day. The definition of relevant day is inserted by a related...