Ex-Farming Minister Robert Goodwill elected Efra committee chair

Sir Robert Goodwill has been elected chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee, following a ballot in the House of Commons on May 25.

Abi Kay
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Ex-Farming Minister Robert Goodwill elected Efra committee chair

Sir Robert Goodwill has been elected chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee, following a ballot in the House of Commons on May 25. Many farmers will recognise Sir Robert’s...

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