“I have consistently said that I would consult widely to hear the views of all stakeholders in order to fully inform my decisions on, for example, redistribution of direct payments, capping and convergence of direct payments, and on how best to achieve the economic, environmental and social objectives of the CAP. The latest modelling paper will provide stakeholders with information on the impact of some of the possible changes in direct payments to farmers. Stakeholders will have an opportunity to hear more about the modelling at the three virtual townhall meetings on the 10, 11 and 12 of August. There will be an opportunity to ask questions on the night, or to submit them in advance. In addition, written submissions can be made to my Department by post or email until 27th August. There is also an opportunity to complete an online survey.”