That this House believes that British consumers are entitled to know exactly how and where the food they are eating is produced and that clear and unambiguous labelling stating the country of origin of the major ingredients is required to achieve this; and further believes that this will level the playing field for British farmers and enable British consumers to show their preference for home-grown food which is produced to high standards of animal welfare, health and safety and environmental protection.

That this House believes that British consumers are entitled to know exactly how and where the food they are eating is produced and that clear and unambiguous labelling stating the country of origin of the major ingredients is required to achieve this; and further believes that this will level the...

That this House notes the benefits allotments provide to local communities, and particularly to pensioners, providing an outdoor activity, encouraging people to grow their own produce and promoting gardening and horticulture and a healthy lifestyle; further notes that many local authorities have had to sell land occupied by allotments as a result of development pressures; and calls on the Government to work with local authorities not only to stop a further loss of this provision but to encourage the availability of a greater number of allotments in local communities.

That this House notes the benefits allotments provide to local communities, and particularly to pensioners, providing an outdoor activity, encouraging people to grow their own produce and promoting gardening and horticulture and a healthy lifestyle; further notes that many local authorities have had to sell land occupied by allotments as...

That this House is concerned about any unnecessary suffering of animals and insists on the toughest possible regulation of medical research involving animals; believes that such research should only and exceptionally be conducted where no other effective options are available; accepts that, in the absence of international agreement on the issue, banning experiments in this country would not reduce animal suffering, but rather lead to more testing in countries where less rigorous regulations exist; and fully supports the replacement of animal use, the reduction of the number of animals used, and the refinement of the procedures involved to minimise suffering.

That this House is concerned about any unnecessary suffering of animals and insists on the toughest possible regulation of medical research involving animals; believes that such research should only and exceptionally be conducted where no other effective options are available; accepts that, in the absence of international agreement on the...

That this House believes that informed consumer choice is central to the effective marketing of British meat; is concerned at increasing reports of products from different countries being mixed up on some supermarket shelves; and therefore calls upon all food retailers to ensure that they comply with the guidance issued by the local authorities co-ordinators of regulatory services to retailers on applying the provisions of Article 16 (Regulation (EC) number 178/2002), which sets out provisions governing the on-shelf presentation of meat and meat products from different countries of origin.

That this House believes that informed consumer choice is central to the effective marketing of British meat; is concerned at increasing reports of products from different countries being mixed up on some supermarket shelves; and therefore calls upon all food retailers to ensure that they comply with the guidance issued...

That this House recognises the benefits of wood as a sustainable construction material which mitigates the effects of climate change; and applauds the efforts of the campaign Wood for Gold to encourage the use of the 2012 London Olympics to provide a unique showcase for the wood industry and for wood to play its part in helping to deliver the most environmentally sustainable Olympic Games ever.

That this House recognises the benefits of wood as a sustainable construction material which mitigates the effects of climate change; and applauds the efforts of the campaign Wood for Gold to encourage the use of the 2012 London Olympics to provide a unique showcase for the wood industry and for...

That this House expresses disappointment that the Rural Development Programme for England is now likely to be delayed until the end of 2007; recognises that this is a direct consequence of the Prime Minister's capitulation to President Chirac at last December's EU Summit, where, having failed to cut spending on direct farm support, he secured cuts to important EU rural development funding; and notes that in doing so he killed off any chance of a more favourable allocation for English farmers.

That this House expresses disappointment that the Rural Development Programme for England is now likely to be delayed until the end of 2007; recognises that this is a direct consequence of the Prime Minister's capitulation to President Chirac at last December's EU Summit, where, having failed to cut spending on...

That this House believes that British consumers are entitled to know exactly how and where the food they are eating is produced and that clear and unambiguous labelling stating the country of origin of the major ingredients is required to achieve this; and further believes that this will level the playing field for British farmers and enable British consumers to show their preference for home-grown food which is produced to high standards of animal welfare, health and safety and environmental protection.

That this House believes that British consumers are entitled to know exactly how and where the food they are eating is produced and that clear and unambiguous labelling stating the country of origin of the major ingredients is required to achieve this; and further believes that this will level the...

That this House welcomes the publication `Shooting Sports: Findings of an economic and environmental survey' by Public and Corporate Economic Consultants, but regrets that the foreword by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs states that shooting `deserves to be properly debated' rather than `properly supported'; notes that shooting contributes ??1.6 billion to the UK economy and provides the equivalent of 70,000 full-time jobs; further notes that shoot providers spend ??260 million a year on habitat and wildlife management, such as pest control, which has had a positive effect on vulnerable species such as ground nesting birds; and further notes that without this there would be a decline in conservation of wildlife and biodiversity in two million hectares or two-thirds of the rural land area in the UK.

That this House welcomes the publication `Shooting Sports: Findings of an economic and environmental survey' by Public and Corporate Economic Consultants, but regrets that the foreword by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs states that shooting `deserves to be properly debated' rather than `properly supported';...

That this House welcomes the Government's policy to promote healthy living and encourage people to do more exercise; believes that walking, mountain-biking, shooting and horse riding in rural areas throughout the UK can help achieve this; recognises the benefit these activities confer on the local economy, supporting jobs in the food and accommodation sector; and calls on the Government to work with landowners and local authorities to encourage the use and availability of amenities in local communities.

That this House welcomes the Government's policy to promote healthy living and encourage people to do more exercise; believes that walking, mountain-biking, shooting and horse riding in rural areas throughout the UK can help achieve this; recognises the benefit these activities confer on the local economy, supporting jobs in the...

That this House notes that biomass heating could reduce household carbon emissions by around three million tonnes, equivalent to taking 3.25 million cars off the road; recognises the significant environmental and economic benefits of using farm and forestry waste as well as specific crops to produce energy and the opportunities that energy crops offer farmers, landowners and rural communities to diversify their activities and rebuild rural economies in a sustainable manner; regrets that biomass only accounts for one per cent. of total UK heat generation; and calls on the Government to rebalance the renewables obligation away from its bias towards land-based wind power to create the stimulus necessary for the development of a sustainable biomass industry.

That this House notes that biomass heating could reduce household carbon emissions by around three million tonnes, equivalent to taking 3.25 million cars off the road; recognises the significant environmental and economic benefits of using farm and forestry waste as well as specific crops to produce energy and the opportunities...

That this House recognises the important role biofuels can play in meeting the UK's Kyoto commitments while encouraging energy security and providing farmers with a valuable new market for crops; regrets that the UK lags behind the rest of the EU in biofuels consumption and has set unambitious targets for biofuels inclusion; believes that global authority on climate change will only come with domestic action; and calls on the Government to set clear and ambitious long-term targets to spur the investment necessary for a successful domestic biofuels industry.

That this House recognises the important role biofuels can play in meeting the UK's Kyoto commitments while encouraging energy security and providing farmers with a valuable new market for crops; regrets that the UK lags behind the rest of the EU in biofuels consumption and has set unambitious targets for...

That this House expresses its concern that violence against the person and property crime has increased disproportionately in rural areas under the current Government; notes that offences of violence against the person rose in the 13 most rural police force areas by 126 per cent. since 1998, 20 per cent. above the national average, and that crimes against property, including theft and damage, fell in England and Wales overall but increased by 2 per cent. in the 13 most rural areas; and urges the Government to reduce the burden of bureaucracy in order to free up police officers to tackle the problem.

That this House expresses its concern that violence against the person and property crime has increased disproportionately in rural areas under the current Government; notes that offences of violence against the person rose in the 13 most rural police force areas by 126 per cent. since 1998, 20 per cent....

That this House notes the EU commitment to halt biodiversity loss by 2010; believes that biodiversity enriches lives and provides vital services on which humans depend; recognises a duty to conserve wildlife and leave a country rich in biodiversity for future generations; and therefore urges the Government to prioritise specific goals within existing departmental budgets, namely, working with landowners and managers to reduce the decline in biodiversity action plan species and habitats, protecting and managing the finest wildlife sites on land and sea, reversing the decline in the wildlife of farmland, woodland, grassland, rivers and other habitats and recognising the importance of providing school children with experience of the natural world through out-of-classroom learning as an integral part of school education.

That this House notes the EU commitment to halt biodiversity loss by 2010; believes that biodiversity enriches lives and provides vital services on which humans depend; recognises a duty to conserve wildlife and leave a country rich in biodiversity for future generations; and therefore urges the Government to prioritise specific...

That this House notes with concern that bovine tuberculosis (TB) in cattle now costs the taxpayer ??90 million per annum and that 30,000 cattle were slaughtered in England and Wales last year because of it; deplores the lack of a comprehensive strategy to tackle the disease; believes that greater efficiency in tracing and testing cattle, the urgent trialling of vaccines and the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test and targeted measures to deal with the reservoir of infection in wildlife are urgently required and will reduce the cost to the taxpayer; and calls on the Government to take the practical measures necessary to reduce the toll of bovine TB on wildlife, cattle and the British farming industry.

That this House notes with concern that bovine tuberculosis (TB) in cattle now costs the taxpayer ??90 million per annum and that 30,000 cattle were slaughtered in England and Wales last year because of it; deplores the lack of a comprehensive strategy to tackle the disease; believes that greater efficiency...

That this House understands the public concern caused by the development of genetically modified organisms; notes with concern that proper husbandry guidelines to prevent cross-contamination are still lacking in this country; believes that consumers have the right to choose non-GM foods and that all foods containing GM material, or that come from livestock fed on GM, should be clearly labelled as such; further notes that it is scientifically established that the presence of GM can be traced down to, or close to, 0.1 per cent. and believes that this should be the trigger point for GM labelling; and calls on the Government to ban any commercial planting of GM crops until or unless the science shows that this would be safe for people and the environment, and until or unless issues of liability and crop segregation are resolved.

That this House understands the public concern caused by the development of genetically modified organisms; notes with concern that proper husbandry guidelines to prevent cross-contamination are still lacking in this country; believes that consumers have the right to choose non-GM foods and that all foods containing GM material, or that...

That this House welcomes the publication `Rural disadvantage: Priorities for action' by the Commission for Rural Communites; notes that one in five people live in poverty in rural areas and that nearly half of those in poverty are in working households; recognises that poor access to transport, employment, health services, the Post Office and other services such as information technology can further isolate those who are most vulnerable, such as the elderly; and calls on the Government to ensure that central and local decision making takes into account rural communities and that policies encourage local opportunities as well as tackling rural disadvantage.

That this House welcomes the publication `Rural disadvantage: Priorities for action' by the Commission for Rural Communites; notes that one in five people live in poverty in rural areas and that nearly half of those in poverty are in working households; recognises that poor access to transport, employment, health services,...

That this House believes that informed consumer choice is central to the effective marketing of British meat; is concerned at increasing reports of products from different countries being mixed up on some supermarket shelves; and therefore calls upon all food retailers to ensure that they comply with the guidance issued by the Local Authorities Co-ordinators of Regulatory Services to retailers on applying the provisions of Article 16 (Regulation (EC) number 178/2002), which sets out provisions governing the on-shelf presentation of meat and meat products from different countries of origin.

That this House believes that informed consumer choice is central to the effective marketing of British meat; is concerned at increasing reports of products from different countries being mixed up on some supermarket shelves; and therefore calls upon all food retailers to ensure that they comply with the guidance issued...