Penrith and Solway MP Markus Campbell-Savours is asking farmers in the constituency to complete a survey so he can build a fuller picture of the impact of the government’s proposed inheritance tax changes on family farms.
He said: “In the chancellor’s autumn budget, the Government proposed changes to Agricultural Property Relief and I am already on record expressing my reservations around these changes. Many constituents have raised concerns about how it will impact on the viability of family farms and the agricultural supply chain in Cumbria.”
“I’m very grateful to the many farmers who have provided detailed information about their businesses, but I am also keen to hear more.”
“If you have a farm and are worried what these changes will mean to you, please complete my survey”.
“I look forward to reading your submissions.”
The survey has the backing for the National Farmers Union, Cumbria County Adviser Catherine Stokes, is encouraging farmers in Penrith and Solway to complete the survey, she said: “We would urge all farmers to complete the survey so that Markus is able to build up detailed evidence of just how damaging the proposed changes to inheritance tax would be on the family farm, both nationally and in Cumbria.”
The online survey can be found by clicking here
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