Sustainable Livestock Bill

Clause 1(2)(e) refers to"““changing the subsidies available to…support…farmers to promote sustainable livestock practices””." Any change to the subsidy will have an impact on the application process that a farmer has to go through. That will put a practical burden on the farmer. Indeed, trying to adjust subsidies in the European Community is against World Trade Organisation and common agricultural policy practices and policies. I accept that the hon. Gentleman's motivation is very positive, but the practical impact will be to impose red tape and a burden on farmers.