CLA responds after Government gives Trade and Agriculture Commission statutory powers

Following Government’s announcement that it will give the Trade and Agriculture Commission statutory powers, CLA President Mark Bridgeman said:

“This is excellent news – but one wonders why it took Government so long to accept the need for stronger safeguards to protect our high food production standards.

“The industry came together to show the strength of its collective voice; in doing so we have proven what can be achieved when we work together. We should also take heart in the public’s response to our campaign. It is clear that the general public value the hard work of British farmers in driving up environmental and animal welfare standards, and will not give up these hard-won standards easily.”