Question for short debate on Tuesday, 6 April 2010, in the House of Lords, led by Lord Palmer. The answering member was Lord Davies of Oldham.

Agriculture: British Pig Industry

Lords question for short debate on what action they are taking to tackle the causes of the long-term decline of the British pig industry.

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 718 c1452-66
Session: 2009-10
Department: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Proceeding contributions: Lord Davies of Oldham | 718 c1464-6 (Link to this contribution) If the noble Lord had paid close attention to our position, I have identified the steps by which we ...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 718 c1463 (Link to this contribution) The key issue is the quality of the work being done, and the progress that has been made by the task...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 718 c1461-2 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords who have participated in this debate, particularly the no...; Lord Livsey of Talgarth | 718 c1462 (Link to this contribution) I have a simple question. There are 18 members of the task force. Only one represents consumers. Six...; Lord Taylor of Holbeach | 718 c1459-61 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Palmer, on securing this debate, the last set-piece de...; Baroness Byford | 718 c1454-7 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Palmer, for giving us the opportunity of this debate, which p...; Lord Livsey of Talgarth | 718 c1457-9 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I have acute sinusitis and I apologise if somewhere in my speech it takes me over. It is a...; Lord Palmer | 718 c1452 (Link to this contribution) Tabled by To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to tackle the causes of the ...; Lord Palmer | 718 c1452-4 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I am grateful for having been given this slot on such an historic day and, indeed, for the...; Baroness Byford | 718 c1463 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to the Minister. Is it not a pity that, in 12 years of government, the Government have...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 718 c1463-4 (Link to this contribution) Yes, but labelling is only part of this. We need the totality of the position endorsed. Certainly th...; Lord Northbrook | 718 c1464 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, before the Minister sits down, by leave of the House with the time limit not being exceede...
Subjects: Animal welfare Animal feed Genetically modified organisms Labelling Imports Public sector Procurement Pigs Prices Origin marking Waste disposal Standards Livestock industry Pigmeat
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Agriculture: British Pig Industry

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