HC Deb 20 January 2003 vol 398 c96W
Paul Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what initiatives she intends to take to encourage the use of alternatives to animal markets by direct sales, internet and video links. [90257]

Mr. Morley:

The development of marketing channels for farm animals is principally a matter for the livestock and meat industries. Through its support for the Red Meat Industry Forum the Government is helping these industries in finding ways to improve the red meat supply chain.