SUPERMARKETS AND BRITISH MEAT

Early day motion 1259, tabled 26 March 2008 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 61 members.

That this House notes and is encouraged by Morrisons' decision to source all its beef, poultry, pork and lamb from the UK; recognises that this will have the effect of helping the British farming industry, reducing food miles and improving animal welfare; and calls on other supermarkets to follow suit.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 24, Labour 21, Conservative 5, DUP 4, Scottish National Party 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Independent Conservative 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.