---

Agricultural Policy

The hon. Gentleman makes a valid point. He knows that, within a few days, we will be fully compliant with a ban. England, Wales and Scotland are already fully compliant and we expect Northern Ireland to follow suit in the next few days. That is really good news. As he probably knows, the Commission has already written formal infraction letters to 13 out of the 14. It is also looking at having the action plans from all non-compliant member states—including the UK as it was—so progress is being made. I should declare an interest as the proud owner of several hens. I know they are much happier running around a field and in an open space than in those terrible batteries. I had two ex-bats as well that lived out their lives happily, so I am with the hon. Gentleman on this, too.