House of Commons · General Debate
13 May 2020 · 2 other contributors
Opened by George Eustice Con Camborne and Redruth
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George Eustice raised concerns about remote division result: amendment 39 in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.
Key points
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.
Government Response
I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. The Government has committed to guaranteeing the annual budget for farmers, providing stability and certainty with a seven-year transition period. The Bill includes strengthened parliamentary scrutiny, food security reviews, an importance clause on food production, and prioritised animal welfare in trade deals.
The Government stands on a manifesto commitment to guarantee the annual budget for farmers, ensuring stability and certainty with a seven-year transition period. The Bill includes strengthened parliamentary scrutiny through multi-annual plans, five-yearly reviews of food security, and a clause emphasising the importance of food production. Animal welfare is also prioritised in trade deals.
Labour opposes the Bill because allowing farmers to go out of business for a trade deal with Donald Trump is unacceptable. The issue of farm standards for food is fundamental, not technical, supporting high British standards and demanding imported food adheres to the same.
Shadow Response
Luke PollardLabour will not allow farmers to go out of business for a trade deal with Donald Trump. The issue of farm standards is fundamental, demanding imported food meets the same high standards as British products.