AGRICULTURAL AND TRADE POLICY AFTER THE UK LEAVES THE EU

Early day motion 593, tabled 25 October 2016 by Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 16 members.

That this House notes the importance of agriculture to Scotland's economy, especially to rural communities; further notes the current uncertainty for farmers and crofters in Scotland caused by the decision for the UK to leave the EU; commends the positive and constructive efforts made by the National Farmers' Union of Scotland (NFUS) in giving leadership for the future direction of its industry and the communities that depend on it; welcomes the publication by the NFUS of Beyond Brexit: A policy framework for Scottish agriculture and Beyond Brexit: A future trading framework for Scottish agriculture; and calls on the Government to respond as quickly as possible to those publications and to engage directly with the NFUS and other farming and crofting representatives to design an agricultural policy for the future.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 10, Liberal Democrat 2, DUP 1, Independent 1, Labour 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.