Motion text
That this House expresses deep concern over the damaging and disproportionate impact of the Government’s net zero policy on the agricultural sector, which is essential to food production, economic stability and the resilience of rural communities across the United Kingdom; notes that the pursuit of net zero is placing excessive and unrealistic demands on farmers, while major global polluters and multinational corporations continue largely unaffected; further notes that these policies are being imposed despite offering negligible climate benefit, while carrying a significant and escalating financial cost to Government, and by extension, to taxpayers and consumers; recognises that the burden is being felt nationwide but is particularly severe in Northern Ireland, where agriculture plays a central role in both the economy and community life; and calls on the Government to urgently reconsider its net zero strategy, ensuring it does not sacrifice the future of UK agriculture or impose unsustainable costs on the public for limited return.
Signatures (5)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.