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Intensive Dairy Farming

Proceeding contribution from Stephen Phillips (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 14 December 2010. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Intensive Dairy Farming.
I agree with my hon. Friend. I believe that at the election all three main parties promised a farming ombudsman, and that the Minister intends to introduce one. Given the constituency that I come from, I hope that that will happen soon. Be in no doubt: we need a farming ombudsman, and not just for dairy farmers. We all hear tales about how supermarkets in particular put pressure on farmers so that they can improve their bottom line. Consumers who purchase food at those supermarkets simply do not know about that; incidentally, I believe that they would be disgusted were they to know the full truth. We need a farming ombudsman, and, if it is not out of order or inappropriate, perhaps the Minister would confirm that we will get one in due course, and that it will be soon. I agree with the comments of my hon. Friend the Member for Brecon and Radnorshire (Roger Williams).
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
520 c217WH 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
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