Gillian submitted a written question on rural crime having met with local farmers and the NFU who raised the issue.
Question:
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on the effect of rural crime on farmers.
Answer:
George Eustice, Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
We are working closely with the Home Office on a range of issues in relation to rural crime, including waste crime and fly-tipping and issues like sheep worrying and wildlife crime. We both also work closely with the National Police Chiefs’ Council and the National Rural Crime Network on these issues.
