UK DAIRY INDUSTRY

Early day motion 1724, tabled 22 June 2009 by Bill Cash (Conservative). Signed by 52 members.

That this House notes the severe problems facing the UK dairy industry; is dismayed by the collapse of the co-operative, Dairy Farmers of Britain; and urges the Government to support those numerous producers affected, whilst also requesting urgent action to be taken in tightening up EU and UK labelling requirements on all products of animal origin including dairy products, particularly cheese, so that misleading labelling is stamped out and that consumers can make informed choices about the dairy products they buy, and can clearly identify the country in which the animal was reared, and raw material produced and processed.

Signatures by party: Labour 23, Conservative 11, Liberal Democrat 9, DUP 5, Plaid Cymru 2, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.