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Debate between Lord Benyon and Elfyn Llwyd
Thursday 9th December 2010

(13 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Benyon Portrait Richard Benyon
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I am very pleased with the response so far to our review of national park governance. We like national parks and want to support them, but the Government’s firm view at this point is that we should review how they are governed to ensure that they are accountable to local people, and that local people can take part in their decision-making processes. That is the purpose of our review, and I hope that my hon. Friend’s constituents are taking part in it.

Elfyn Llwyd Portrait Mr Elfyn Llwyd (Dwyfor Meirionnydd) (PC)
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Given the huge importance of provenance and traceability in agriculture, is it not time to consider compulsory country of origin food labelling?