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Parliamentary group launched for pigs, eggs and poultry

15th Aug 2012 - 09:46
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The British Egg Industry Council has welcomed the creation of a new All Party Group for Pigs, Eggs and Poultry.

The Group, which held its inaugural meeting recently, is chaired by Conservative MP for Tiverton and Honiton, Neil Parish, and will raise many of the complex issues facing the pig, egg and poultry sectors.

The Group will officially start a programme of regular meetings in September, following the summer parliamentary recess.

Parish said: “Pork, poultry meat and eggs are part of the staple diet and I am proud that we produce some of the finest meat and eggs produced to the highest animal welfare standards in the world.

“But the industries are not without their challenges and this group will champion British produce in Parliament and ensure that the pig, egg and poultry sectors go from strength to strength.”

Speaking on behalf of the British Egg Industry Council, Giles Clifton, head of public affairs, said: “The creation of an All Party Group on Pigs, Eggs and Poultry is just recognition of the importance of the sectors to British agriculture.

“We are very keen to make sure that the All Party Group is fully informed of all the issues facing the egg industry from the continuing issue of EU non-compliance with the 2012 conventional cage ban, to beak treatment, feed,  and many of the other issues that are on the horizon.”

The All Party Group currently has 23 members representing all the major political parties.

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PSC Team