HL Deb 09 May 2001 vol 625 c212WA
The Earl of Caithness

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What was meant by the term "extensively-reared" used in the Statement by the Baroness Hayman on 26 April; and whether, taking into account this factor in deciding the optimum basis for restocking, this represents a change of policy by the Government. [HL1943]

Baroness Hayman

In this context "extensively reared" means deriving a significant proportion of nutritional requirements from grazing land on the holding. This is not a change in government policy. Both in negotiations in Brussels and in our domestic actions the Government have consistently supported extensive livestock production which meets consumer requirements and contributes to environmental sustainability.