Barclay reveals Defra £400m underspend

Secretary of State says funds will be added to coming year's budget

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Defra Secretary of State Steve Barclay revealed the department had underspent by £400 million
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Defra Secretary of State Steve Barclay revealed the department had underspent by £400 million

Defra Secretary of State Steve Barclay has revealed the department will have an 'extra' £400 million in its budget for the coming year following two years of underspending. Mr Barclay made the statement...

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