§ 13. Mr. BakerTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will take steps to ensure that farmers receive prices for animal products which reward better welfare standards. [113381]
§ Mr. Nick BrownThe Government have always maintained that UK welfare standards offer the domestic livestock industry, particularly the pig industry, a strong marketing advantage. That is one reason why the Government have agreed to fund half of the £4.6 million welfare linked pork promotion campaign developed by the Meat and Livestock Commission.
§ 21. Mr. St. AubynTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what recent representations he has made to the European Commission concerning animal welfare standards in the agriculture sectors of member states. [113391]
§ Mr. MorleyMy right hon. Friend the Minister wrote to Commissioner Byrne on 9 February pressing him to take action to ensure proper enforcement across the EU of the rules on welfare in transit and at slaughter.