Discussion event with the Farming Minister in Skipton

Next week Julian Smith MP is to hold an event at Skipton Auction Mart with the Farming Minister, George Eustice MP, who will give a speech and then answer questions from the audience. The event is open to the public and free to attend.

It will take place on Thursday 16 March between 11.30am and 12.30pm in the Main Ring at Skipton Auction Mart.

Those who wish to attend this event are asked to RSVP before Friday 10 March by emailing [email protected] with ‘George Eustice Event’ in the subject line.

Julian Smith MP said: ‘It is vitally important that farmers and other local people with an interest in the future of our agricultural sector are able to share their concerns and ambitions for the future with the Government and with DEFRA. This is their chance to engage directly with the Farming Minister and I am looking forward to hearing what they have to say.’

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