1st Report - The Government’s vision for farming
Select Committee
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
HC 906
16 May 2025
Recommendations
3 results
11
Rejected
Ample time available for Government to consult on tax reform alternatives
Recommendation
Several alternatives to achieve the same goals, or mitigations to protect vulnerable farmers, have been proposed. We are not in a position to assess the merits of each and propose an alternative, but there is sufficient time between now and …
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Government Response Summary
The government rejected the recommendation for further consultation on alternative proposals, stating that the reforms to agricultural and business property relief will proceed from April 2026 as planned, and that sufficient engagement with stakeholders has already taken place.
12
Rejected
Stakeholder concerns hinder agricultural vision; pause in tax reforms advisable
Recommendation
Stakeholder concerns around the Budget’s taxation proposals have made it difficult for the Government to articulate and deliver its wider vision for agriculture. It has also strained the relationships with those who will be responsible for helping to deliver that …
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Government Response Summary
The government rejected the recommendation to pause taxation reforms, affirming that the changes to agricultural and business property relief will take effect from April 2026 as planned, stating the approach and timescale are appropriate after listening to stakeholders.
13
Rejected
Delay final APR and BPR reforms until October 2026 for consultation and assessment
Recommendation
The Government should delay announcing its final APR and BPR reforms until October 2026, to come into effect in April 2027, to provide more time for farming businesses to conduct succession planning and seek appropriate professional advice. The Government should …
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Government Response Summary
The government rejects delaying APR and BPR reforms, confirming they will take effect from April 2026 as announced in Autumn Budget 2024, citing the need to repair public finances and stating that its consultation and approach are appropriate.