Further to that point, it would be illegal and would be struck down by the courts if we were to discriminate against European meat, so the provision would be purely to the disadvantage of our Commonwealth friends: New Zealand lamb and Australian beef would be affected and we would not be able to do anything about French lamb. That would be the worst of all possible worlds.
Sustainable Livestock Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Jacob Rees-Mogg
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Friday, 12 November 2010.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Sustainable Livestock Bill.
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