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Oral answers to questions (Commons): Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Oct 18

David Linden (Glasgow East) (SNP): What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on maintaining food and drink standards after the UK has left the EU...

Thursday, 18 October 2018 14:29

Communities are paying the price as rising tide of crime shows no signs of turning – Deputy Mayor

The police are facing unprecedented demand and communities are paying the price, the Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester has said as new crime figures are released...

Thursday, 18 October 2018 14:10

Lords to report on plant and animal biosecurity after Brexit

On Wednesday 24th October, the House of Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee will publish its report Brexit: plant and animal biosecurity...

Thursday, 18 October 2018 14:07

Lib Dems: BSE case "deeply concerning"

Responding to reports of a new BSE case in Aberdeenshire Liberal Democrat rural affairs spokesperson Tim Farron said...

Thursday, 18 October 2018 13:57

"Primary care is crucial to preventing ill health" - Speech by Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock

Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock speaks at the National Association of Primary Care (NAPC) Conference...

Thursday, 18 October 2018 13:55

Over £5 million awarded to community groups to fight extremism

Funding comes as the Building a Stronger Britain Together programme grows to a network of more than 220 groups...

Thursday, 18 October 2018 13:54

'Forgotten lands' to receive forestry boost

New Forestry Investment Zone launched in Cumbria to help unlock the economic benefits of forestry...

Thursday, 18 October 2018 13:53

BSE case in Scotland – no impact on Northern Ireland’s Negligible Risk status

The discovery of a case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in Scotland does not impact Northern Ireland’s negligible risk status, Northern Ireland Chief Veterinary Officer said today....

Thursday, 18 October 2018 13:36

Environment Agency commits to fight against modern slavery

The Environment Agency commits to tackling modern day slavery...

Thursday, 18 October 2018 11:32