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.

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.

If the noble Lord had paid close attention to our position, I have identified the steps by which we have moved towards establishing the issue of food labelling. He will know that this is part of a European perspective: the whole issue about this industry is that we cannot look...

If the noble Lord had paid close attention to our position, I have identified the steps by which we have moved towards establishing the issue of food labelling. He will know that this is part of a European perspective: the whole issue about this industry is that we cannot look...

The key issue is the quality of the work being done, and the progress that has been made by the task force. There is no doubt that it has achieved a great deal during its year. The task force agreed a number of measures that commend themselves to the House,...

The key issue is the quality of the work being done, and the progress that has been made by the task force. There is no doubt that it has achieved a great deal during its year. The task force agreed a number of measures that commend themselves to the House,...

My Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords who have participated in this debate, particularly the noble Lord, Lord Palmer, for securing it and introducing it in such a clear and forthright manner. I recognise the points that he made in his opening contribution. Everyone has declared an interest...

My Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords who have participated in this debate, particularly the noble Lord, Lord Palmer, for securing it and introducing it in such a clear and forthright manner. I recognise the points that he made in his opening contribution. Everyone has declared an interest...

Yes, but labelling is only part of this. We need the totality of the position endorsed. Certainly there is no point in talking about labelling unless you have a clear idea of how supermarkets are going to go about their job. The noble Lord, Lord Livsey, asked about the supermarket...

Yes, but labelling is only part of this. We need the totality of the position endorsed. Certainly there is no point in talking about labelling unless you have a clear idea of how supermarkets are going to go about their job. The noble Lord, Lord Livsey, asked about the supermarket...

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will ensure that all purchases of imported timber by public sector bodies are derived from sustainable sources.

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will ensure that all purchases of imported timber by public sector bodies are derived from sustainable sources.