Balance of Powers

DEFRA is asking whether the balance of powers between the EU and the UK in terms of agricultural policy is correct.  This is part of the wide-ranging ‘review of competencies’ that is being undertaken in all areas of our relationship with the EU.  This comes ahead of a possible renegotiation of the UK’s membership and a referendum after the next election.  For details of the consultation (which also includes food, forestry, and fishing policies) go to – https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/agriculture-report-review-of-the-balance-of-competences