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Written question asked by Lord Coaker (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 June 1997. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 26 June 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.


Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question
What assessment his Department has made of the RSPCA Freedom Foods initiative.
Answer

Mr. Coaker: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment his Department has made of the RSPCA freedom foods initiative. [5184] Mr. Morley: This Government wholeheartedly welcomes any positive contribution to the maintenance and improvement of welfare standards for farm animals. Detailed requirements of schemes such as the RSPCA's Freedom Foods are a matter for the organisations concerned.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5184; 296 c630W;296 c632W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Animal welfare Food Labelling Livestock Livestock industry Standards RSPCA