§ 7. Mr. AustinWhen he will implement the recommendations of the Lamming committee on animal feedstuffs. [28751]
§ Mr. MorleyMost recommendations have been acted on since 1992. The principal one, on the establishment of an advisory committee on animal feedstuffs, is only now being implemented by the Government.
§ Mr. AustinI welcome the announcement that there is to be an independent advisory committee on animal feedstuffs. It is an old adage that we are what we eat. Does not the Minister find it extraordinary that the previous Government did nothing to implement the recommendations of the Lamming committee in 1992? Is it not good news for the consumer that we now have a force for change in agriculture and in British politics?
§ Mr. MorleyMy hon. Friend is right. It is good news for the consumer and for the producer, as many producers also want to be assured of the quality of their animals' feedstuffs. The committee is a step forward which will be welcome on all sides of the industry.