We do not have any examples in Brecon; it is mostly down in south Wales! But the history books are full of examples of this sort of thing.
As I was saying, it essential to safeguard this industry. Food and farming is the UK’s largest manufacturing sector, contributing £96 billion to the economy and
employing almost 4 million people. It is essential to keep up confidence in the UK, while also protecting the reputation of our food abroad.
Another point inn Elliott’s proposals is the setting up of a cross-Cabinet Committee on food safety and food crime. I fully agree with that recommendation and I am glad that the Government have accepted it.