Drakeford says WG will be 'sensitive' to coronavirus issues when setting BPS phaseout

The First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, has said his Government will be ‘sensitive’ to coronavirus issues faced by farmers when setting a Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) phaseout timetable.

Abi Kay
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Drakeford says WG will be 'sensitive' to coronavirus issues when setting BPS phaseout

The First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, has said his Government will be ‘sensitive' to coronavirus issues faced by farmers when setting a Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) phaseout timetable. But he also...

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