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Written questions by Robertson.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Dave Robertson this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

Department:All (38)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (7)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (6)Department for Work and Pensions (5)Department of Health and Social Care (4)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (3)Department for Education (3)Department for Transport (3)Treasury (2)Home Office (2)Attorney General (1)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (1)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (1)

Showing 13 of 3 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

29 Jan 2026·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
Asked

Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to support the dairy industry.

Reply

I recognise the current sharp falls in milk prices is extremely challenging for dairy farmers. The Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024 now apply to all contracts, ensuring greater transparency and the resilient dairy supply chain we need for our national food security.

2 Dec 2024·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
Asked

Food and Rural Affairs, whether the budget allocation for the Animal and Plant Health Agency in Weybridge for the financial year 2025-26 is included within the £500 million uplift for agricultural spending fo

Reply

The Spending Review confirmed Defra’s budget for 2024-25 and 2025-26. The settlement provides £5 billion total departmental expenditure limit over two years (2024-25 and 2025-26) to support the transition towards a more productive and environmentally sust...

20 Nov 2024·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
Asked

Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to tackle dog attacks; and whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of reintroducing dog licences, in the context of re

Reply

Defra is working with the police, local authorities and animal welfare groups to help prevent dog attacks by encouraging responsible dog ownership, making sure dog control issues are addressed before they escalate and that the full force of the law is app...

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