OVERHEADS AND RED TAPE IN UK FARMING

Early day motion 83, tabled 13 November 2002 by John Hayes (Conservative). Signed by 63 members.

That this House notes the disparity in input costs between British farmers and their European competitors and is concerned that overheads are rising in the UK, yet falling across Europe; and therefore calls upon Her Majesty's Government to cut the red tape and regulatory burdens faced by British farmers and growers.

Signatures by party: Conservative 49, Liberal Democrat 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 3, UUP 2, DUP 1, Independent Conservative 1.