Extracts from Queen's Speech debate (Lords) - Oct 17
Friday, 18 October 2019 07:43
Baroness Mallalieu (Lab):...I am very disappointed that the new
Environment Secretary, Theresa Villiers, who had hitherto an
excellent record on animal welfare, apparently recently ruled out
such labelling. I hope her view will change, especially in the
light of the Government’s emphasis on the importance of animal
welfare and the development of new stunning methods which appear to
comply with religious requirements. If this Government are really
serious about animal welfare, the...Request free trial
(Lab):...I am
very disappointed that the new Environment Secretary, , who had hitherto an
excellent record on animal welfare, apparently recently ruled out
such labelling. I hope her view will change,
especially in the light of the Government’s
emphasis on the importance of animal welfare and the development of
new stunning methods which appear to comply with religious
requirements. If this Government are really serious about animal
welfare, the millions of our farm animals destined for slaughter
should be at the very top of the list...
The Earl of Shrewsbury (Con):...Secondly, we need to develop
further a comprehensive food labelling policy and extend mandatory
country of origin labelling to lightly processed meats and some
dairy products. In this country, we produce superb artisan,
regional and speciality food and drink products. We must enhance
the promotion and protection of these iconic products to the very
best of our ability, and provide the consumer with accurate, clear
information. I agree entirely with the remarks made by the noble
Baroness, Lady Mallalieu, on the stunning of animals before slaughter; it is
high time we took a route down that path. The consumer must be
informed about whether the meat they are eating was killed in a
pre-stunned manner or not. It is vital..
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