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Beef Cattle and Sheep (Carbon Footprint)

Indeed. When we import meat from South America, Australia or New Zealand, we should take into account the length of time that it takes to get here, especially if it comes by air. Of course, if it comes by sea, it is argued that the carbon footprint is not as large, but it is there none the less. That is why local home-produced food that travels very little distance to the abattoir and that is grazed nicely on good permanent pasture must be of great benefit to all the United Kingdom.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
565 c103WH 
Session
2013-14
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
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