Source · Select Committees · Welsh Affairs Committee
Recommendation 24
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Wales Office has not adequately represented Welsh farming needs in Whitehall
Conclusion
Farming practices and conditions in Wales differ significantly from those in England, and it is essential that these differences are fully understood by policy makers in Westminster. In its discussions with the UK Government, it is incumbent upon the Welsh Government to make the case for Welsh farming, but it is essential that the Wales Office works to ensure that the needs of Welsh farming are accounted for in Whitehall as part of UK-wide policy development. Our report plainly shows that in this endeavour the Wales Office under successive Governments has not been as successful as it needs to be to build confidence among farmers in Wales. (Conclusion, Paragraph 121)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 30 January 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗