Lords debates the pig farming industry in England

Debate  

Baroness Harris of Richmond (Liberal Democrats), former Master of the Fellmongers Company of Richmond, put forward the debate.

This was a general debate. During debates, members put their experience to good use to discuss current issues and draw the government's attention to concerns.    

Members speaking   

Members speaking in the debate included:

• Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville (Liberal Democrats), Lords Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
• Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative), honorary associate of the British Veterinary Association
• Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour), Opposition Spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
• Lord Trees (Crossbench), Chairman and Director of the Veterinary Policy Research Foundation

Lord Benyon (Conservative), Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) responded on behalf of the government.

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