Some of our cows are missing
Press Review 6 July 2004
A damning report by the Commons public account committee has slammed the scheme designed to keep track of Britain's cattle.
BSE measures 'obsolete', warn MPs
News Article 6 July 2004
Insufficient controls are in place to prevent a repeat of the BSE crisis, an influential committee of MPs has concluded.
Beckett 'angered by gun control plans'
Press Review 5 July 2004
Environment secretary Margaret Beckett is said to have been angered by the Home Office's failure to consult with her on new gun rules that could have a big impact on countryside shooting.
Hain hints at hunt move
Press Review 18 June 2004
Speaking during business questions Commons leader Peter Hain signalled that a fresh bid to outlaw hunting with hounds could be introduced this summer.
MPs highlight milk market failings
News Article 8 June 2004
The dairy market in Britain is failing to operate effectively, a committee of MPs has concluded.
Hunting ban would cost £155m
Press Review 8 June 2004
A ban on hunting with dogs in England and Wales would cost the government at least £155 million, according to an analysis commissioned by the Countryside Alliance.
Hoon announces increased Iraq deployment
Press Review 28 May 2004
The defence secretary has announced that nearly 400 additional British troops will be sent to Iraq.
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New study raises vCJD concerns
News Article 21 May 2004
More people could be harbouring traces of vCJD than previously thought, according to new research.
Hunting ban expected by end of year
Press Review 20 May 2004
A bill which bans hunting will become law by the end of the year, campaigners have predicted.
Howard threatens CFP withdrawal
News Article 14 May 2004
Michael Howard has threatened to pull out of the European fisheries agreement.
Ministers under fire over farming reforms
Press Review 6 May 2004
The government has come under fire for pushing through farming reforms without first considering their impact.
Labour supporters consider hunting least important
News Article 4 May 2004
A ban on hunting should not be high on the government's agenda, according to a poll of Labour supporters.
Tories seek end of EU fish quotas
News Article 3 May 2004
Michael Howard has pledged to end the European Union's control over British fisheries.
Scots leaders clash on fishing policy
News Article 29 April 2004
Jack McConnell has rejected opposition calls for the scrapping of the common fisheries policy.
