Leaving the EU: Animal Welfare Standards in Farming
Debate between Julian Sturdy and Theresa Villiers(7 years, 11 months ago)
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Mrs Villiers
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. There is no point having rules unless they are properly enforced. It is vital to see all countries subject to the rules enforce them properly.
Julian Sturdy (York Outer) (Con)
My right hon. Friend is making a powerful speech. To add to that point, it is estimated that 70% of pork imports that come into the UK fall well below the standards of home-produced pork, as I am sure she is aware. Should we not also be shouting that loud and clear, not only from Parliament but right across the UK?