Agriculture, animals, food and rural affairs
Agriculture, animals, food and rural affairs news from UK Parliament.
Are "vegetarian burgers" confusing consumers?
The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee hosts a roundtable discussion on the EU Parliament proposal to restrict how vegetarian foods are named.
19 June 2019
Committee to host networking event for farmers and agriculture journalists
Royal Highland Show to feature NFU Scotland stall, where Scottish Affairs Committee members will be available for discussions
18 June 2019
Urgent question on listeria outbreak
Shadow Health Secretary asks urgent question in the Commons
17 June 2019
Application process sped up for agricultural workers
Home Office response comes following pressure from Scottish Affairs Committee Chair
14 June 2019
Kew Gardens Bill: Lords third reading
Bill empowers government grants for Royal Botanic Gardens land leases
12 June 2019
Minister questioned on sustainable fishing efforts
Committee takes evidence from Robert Goodwill MP on sustainable fishing laws
05 June 2019
Gove questioned on Scottish agriculture after Brexit
Committee question Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on what the return of powers to the UK means for Scottish agriculture
04 June 2019
Wild Animals in Circuses Bill: Commons remaining stages
MPs debate the Wild Animals in Circuses Bill
04 June 2019
Lords Committee continues inquiry into EU fish discard legislation
The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee takes evidence from the bodies responsible for enforcing fisheries legislation.
22 May 2019
Lords debates Rivers Authorities and Land Drainage Bill
Peers discuss key purpose and principles
16 May 2019
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss vaccinations, grooming gangs and salmon stocks
15 May 2019
Lords EU exit regulations: 13 May
Members discuss animal health and rail safety
14 May 2019
Does Brexit risk more plant and animal diseases?
The House of Lords debates the EU Committee's report Brexit: plant and animal biosecurity.
13 May 2019
Minister questioned on future of Scottish agriculture after Brexit
Committee questions Scottish Rural Secretary Fergus Ewing, in final evidence session
10 May 2019
Lords EU exit regulations: 9 May
Trade sanctions and chemical weapons under spotlight
10 May 2019