Lords debates growth of the rural economy

Debate

The Bishop of St Albans, president of the Rural Coalition, put forward the debate.

This was a general debate. During debates, members put their experience to good use to discuss current issues and draw the government's attention to concerns.

Members speaking

Contributing members included:

• Earl of Devon (Crossbench), Devon Committee member, Country Land and Business Association
• Lord Fuller (Conservative), member of council at the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association
• Lord Inglewood (Non-affiliated), president of the National Sheep Association
• Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative), director of Anne McIntosh Consulting Limited, which provides strategic advice on food, farming and the environment.

Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour), Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, responded on behalf of the government.

Catch up

• Watch the Parliament TV recording.
• Read the Lords Hansard transcript.

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Find out more about the issues the debate covers in the  House of Lords Library briefing .

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