Food and farming is a bedrock of our economy and environment, generating £112 billion a year and helping shape some of our finest habitats and landscapes. I am pleased that the Government has guaranteed the annual farm budget for each year of this Parliament and nearly £3 billion will top up the

Thank you for contacting me about the Overseas Operations Bill. 

Thank you for contacting me about the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill. 

This Bill seeks to ensure businesses across the whole of the United Kingdom will continue to enjoy seamless internal trade, as they have done for centuries, after the transition period ends on 31 December 2020.

Thank you for contacting me about permitted development rights.

Thank you for contacting me about the newly announced planning reforms.

Thank you for contacting me about the protection of birds of prey.

Thank you for contacting me about sustainable fishing in British waters and the access of large trawling vessels to our waters.

Thank you for contacting me about the fur trade.

Thank you for contacting me about heat pumps. 

I am particularly interested to hear from someone with knowledge of the heat pumps sector as one of the hardest things to decarbonise is heat and I am convinced heat pumps are central to achieving net zero. 

As set out in the 25 Year Plan to Improve the Environment, the decision to leave the European Union has created an historic opportunity to deliver a Green Brexit, where environmental standards are not only maintained but enhanced.

Thank you for contacting me about a green and fair recovery to the Covid-19 outbreak. 

Thank you for contacting me about climate change. 

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face, and I can assure you that I recognise the importance and urgency of action on this issue. 

Thank you for contacting me about domestic and sexual violence.

Thank you for contacting me about transgender equality. 

Thank you for contacting me about food standards and future trade deals.

Thank you for contacting me about the UK’s points-based immigration system.

Thank you for contacting me about energy efficiency.

Thank you for contacting me about asylum seekers and refugee resettlement.

Thank you for contacting me about plastic pollution in UK rivers. 

Thank you very much indeed for your email about diabetes.

Please allow me to assure you that ensuring the best possible care for all people with diabetes is available to patients as well as tackling the causes of diabetes as far as possible remain key priorities for the Government.

Thank you for contacting me about the carrier bag charge.

Thank you for contacting me about the rainforests.

Thank you for contacting me about the Generation Sea campaign.

Thank you for contacting me about the future of the TV licence fee for pensioners.

The BBC’s decision to stop funding free TV licences for all over 75s from June 2020 is very disappointing.

Thank you for contacting me about plastic pollution in UK rivers.

Thank you for contacting me about horse tethering and the ‘#BreakTheChain’ campaign by the equestrian charity, HorseWorld.

Thank you for contacting me about animal cruelty sentencing.

I understand your concerns on this issue and I agree that there is no place in this country for animal cruelty. I want to make sure that those who abuse animals are met with the full force of the law.

Thank you for contacting me about onshore wind farms.

I am pleased that clean growth has been placed at the heart of the new Industrial Strategy which aims to cut emissions while keeping costs down for consumers, create high value jobs and to grow the economy.

I firmly believe in protecting both the UK's vibrant ecosystem and the natural environment worldwide. I am encouraged that the first progress report of the Government’s ambitious 25 Year Environment Plan found that 90 per cent of the priority actions have been delivered or are on track for delivery. I believe this clearly demonstrates our commitment to improve the environment within a generation.

Thank you for contacting me about Iran.