For the first time, the UK Government will command a near
20-metre space at the four-day showpiece event in Builth Wells,
giving rural industries and members of the public the chance to
speak to Ministers and staff about what is important to them and
find out more about how the UK Government delivers for people in
Wales.
The Secretary of State for Wales will host a ‘women in
agriculture’ event at the UK Government stand on the showground,
to celebrate the pivotal role women play as farmers & food
producers in Wales. Businesses will also be able to visit the
Department for International Trade (DIT) Export Hub – a 32 tonne,
40ft long lorry with DIT’s regional International Trade Advisers
on hand to set out the key steps that Welsh companies need to
consider if they want to begin their exporting journey.
Secretary of State for Wales said:
The Royal Welsh Show is Wales’ biggest agriculture event and
the UK Government will be there in force - taking this
excellent opportunity to engage with the industry, underline
the importance of the rural economy to Wales and wider UK and
show how determined we are to get a good deal for the sector in
our EU exit negotiations.
We need to be bold and ambitious and maximise the opportunities
Brexit brings. To achieve this it is vital that the UK and the
Welsh Governments work together – as well as with businesses –
to ensure our rural economy can continue to grow.
Attracting over 240,000 visitors every year, the show also
provides an important platform for show-goers to find out how
the UK Government is delivering for people in Wales– including
on provisions for childcare, pensions, defence and business
start-up support. I look forward to meeting businesses and
members of the public over the course of the show, to hear
about their priorities over the coming months and years.
The Welsh Secretary will be joined at the Show by Environment
Secretary on Tuesday where they will
host a reception at the UK Government stand to meet industry
leaders, businesses and show-goers.
UK Government Environment Secretary said:
The Royal Welsh Show is a real highlight of the summer
calendar. From delicious Welsh lamb to Snowdonia Cheese, I am
very much looking forward to celebrating the best of Welsh
farming, food and rural life.
As we leave the EU there will be more freedom for Wales to
support its farmers and enhance its beautiful landscapes. We
are working hand-in-hand with the Welsh Government ahead of the
Agriculture Bill, so we can deliver a Brexit that works for
Welsh farmers and consumers.
UK Government departments attending the Show include:
- The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
(DEFRA) who will be promoting the GREAT campaign: Food is GREAT
- The DVLA who will launch their number plate eyesight campaign
with interactive displays at the stand.
- The Department for International Trade (DIT) who will be on
hand to provide exporting advice to industry at their export hub
truck throughout the week
- The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) who will provide
‘dream job’ interactive activities for younger and older children
and provide advice on the Access to Work scheme
- The Department for International Development (DfID) will
bring humanitarian situations that they support all around the
world to life with interactive displays of life-saving equipment
at the stand.
- The Home Office will be on hand to provide advice on the EU
Settlement scheme that will protect the rights of workers in
Wales post EU Exit.
UK Government Minister in Wales will attend the show on
Wednesday. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster MP, the Leader of the House
of Commons, MP and Minister without
Portfolio, will also visit the
Showground over the course of the week.
Visitors to the show are encouraged to visit the UK Government
area on Avenue C, LC217 at the showground to find out how
Westminster is delivering for Wales.
