World Milk Day 2023

Early day motion 1290, tabled 12 June 2023 by Jim Shannon (DUP). Signed by 10 members.

That this House notes Word Milk Day 2023, that was celebrated globally on June 1st; recognises that the inception of World Milk Day in 2001 was an effort to recognise the importance of milk as a global food as well as to celebrate the dairy sector annually and outline the benefits of milk and dairy products around the world; highlights that the dairy sector supports the livelihoods of one billion people; notes the contributions of the dairy and milk industry to local economies in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and its pivotal role for so many constituencies in the UK; and encourages farmers to partake in the World Milk Day social media campaigns and use the hashtag #enjoydairy.

Signatures by party: DUP 4, Independent 2, Conservative 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Scottish National Party 1.