Yesterday, I joined fellow MPs in a Westminster Hall debate to discuss Farming on Dartmoor.
The discussion focused on the changes proposed by Natural England to many of the High Level Stewardship Agreements for Dartmoor Commons, which would see farmers forced to reduce stock numbers by up to 80%.
Having already written to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs regarding the management of Dartmoor along with Geoffrey Cox and Gary Streeter MP, I highlighted the need for us to support the farming community to ensure their businesses remain viable.
I am pleased that the Minister for Farming Mark Spencer supported our call for an independent review of the moor, and committed to working with MPs, Natural England and other representatives to ensure this takes place as soon as possible.
Read the full debate here: https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2023-04-18/debates/14C93448-8BE4-…