Commissioner for the Tenant Farming Sector: role and services
How the Commissioner for the Tenant Farming Sector operates.
Applies to England
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Alan Laidlaw is our Commissioner for the Tenant Farming Sector in England.
Role
The commissioner promotes the standards of conduct and responsible behaviour that are set out in the voluntary industry Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice in England.
Raise an issue
This provides a confidential and impartial point of contact for anyone in the sector to raise concerns. These concerns may be regarding unreasonable behaviour, poor conduct, and non-compliance with the code of practice.
Contact information
You can get in touch with the commissioner’s office at CTFS@defra.gov.uk.
Background
Defra appointed a Commissioner for the Tenant Farming Sector following a recommendation in the independent Rock Review, to encourage collaboration and fairness within the tenanted sector.