That this House welcomes the Countryside Alliance Foundations's report, Honest, Fair, Simple, which calls for mandatory country of origin labelling of all meat products where meat constitutes 10 per cent. or more ofthe product, and for single country labels to mean that the animal was born reared and slaughtered in that country; and believes that this will level the playing field for British farmers and enable British consumers to make informed choices in support of home-produced food which is produced to the highest standards of animal welfare, health and safety and environmental protection.

That this House welcomes the Countryside Alliance Foundations's report, Honest, Fair, Simple, which calls for mandatory country of origin labelling of all meat products where meat constitutes 10 per cent. or more ofthe product, and for single country labels to mean that the animal was born reared and slaughtered in...

That this House notes that there is a growing crisis in the UK pig industry with soaring feed prices causing significant rises in production costs; further notes that UK producers are now losing a crippling average of 21 on every pig produced; further notes that UK producers observe some of the highest standards of animal welfare in the world as demonstrated by their commitment to the Red Tractor scheme; further notes that supermarkets and processors continue to report large profits while pig farmers are being forced out of business; recognises that if this is allowed to continue it will have devastating effects on jobs in rural communities; and calls on the supermarkets and processors to support high levels of animal welfare and pay UK farmers a fair price for their pigs.

That this House notes that there is a growing crisis in the UK pig industry with soaring feed prices causing significant rises in production costs; further notes that UK producers are now losing a crippling average of 21 on every pig produced; further notes that UK producers observe some of...

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 2349), dated 1st September 2008, a copy of which was laid before this House on 4th September, be annulled.

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 2349), dated 1st September 2008, a copy of which was laid before this House on 4th September, be annulled.

That this House congratulates the British pig industry on its high production standards, its continued commitment to animal welfare and on the provision of the best in pork, bacon and ham to consumers; notes with concern that high animal feed prices mean that pig farmers are losing more than ??20 on every animal raised, posing a serious threat to the future of British pig production; further notes that shoppers have said they are willing to pay more for high welfare British pork, and that 70 per cent. of imported pork has been produced under conditions that would be illegal in the UK; welcomes the National Pig Association and British Pig Executive's campaign - Pigsareworthit.com; and calls on the Government to help ensure that increases in retail prices flow down the supply chain to Britain's pig farmers.

That this House congratulates the British pig industry on its high production standards, its continued commitment to animal welfare and on the provision of the best in pork, bacon and ham to consumers; notes with concern that high animal feed prices mean that pig farmers are losing more than ??20...

That this House congratulates the British Pig Executive on its continued campaign to raise awareness of the impact of cheap imports of pork and processed pork products on domestic pig producers' ability to compete on a level-playing field and on animal welfare; applauds the Executive's continued efforts in promoting the Quality Standard Mark via the lookforthemark.co.uk website; notes the recent research findings in the `Pork Quality Standard Mark Report' that 93 per cent. of consumers believe pork should not be imported if it does not meet the minimum standards required in the United Kingdom; notes in particular that 75 per cent. of consumers believe it is important to have the Quality Standard Mark logo on pork; and urges those supermarkets not currently requiring all pork products to carry the Mark to reconsider their policy.

That this House congratulates the British Pig Executive on its continued campaign to raise awareness of the impact of cheap imports of pork and processed pork products on domestic pig producers' ability to compete on a level-playing field and on animal welfare; applauds the Executive's continued efforts in promoting the...

That this House commends the British pig meat industry's commitment to high standards of welfare, in particular since the banning of sow stalls and tethers in the UK from 1999; welcomes the launch of the new British Meat Quality Standard for Pork, Bacon, Ham and Sausages; notes that the standard provides an independently audited guarantee of animal welfare, quality control and traceability; and calls on supermarkets and caterers to respond to consumer demand by using the Quality Standard Mark.

That this House commends the British pig meat industry's commitment to high standards of welfare, in particular since the banning of sow stalls and tethers in the UK from 1999; welcomes the launch of the new British Meat Quality Standard for Pork, Bacon, Ham and Sausages; notes that the standard...

That this House commends the British pig meat industry's commitment to high standards of welfare, in particular since the banning of sow stalls and tethers in the UK from 1999; notes the recent report of the British Pig Executive (BPEX) showing a 14 per cent. growth in pig meat imports in 2003; is concerned that 70 per cent. of this 767,000 tonnes of pork and processed pork products come from pigs reared to standards which would be illegal in the UK; notes that BPEX survey showing that 92 per cent. of consumers want imported meat to be produced to standards equivalent to those in the UK; and calls on supermarkets and caterers to respond to consumer demand by not stocking pig meat not produced to UK standards, to use clear and unambiguous country of origin labelling and to desist from using brands that confuse consumers regarding the origin or imported product.

That this House commends the British pig meat industry's commitment to high standards of welfare, in particular since the banning of sow stalls and tethers in the UK from 1999; notes the recent report of the British Pig Executive (BPEX) showing a 14 per cent. growth in pig meat imports...