Transport of Farm Animals Bill (T) (Failed backbench bill 2000-2001)
Legislation 10 May 2001
This bill, from Liberal Democrat MP Dr Nick Palmer (Broxtowe), simply aims to limit the distance that farm animals may be transported in any one-week period. Palmer claims that
Tesco breaks £1 billion barrier
Press Review 11 April 2001
Marks and Sparks French closures halted
Press Review 10 April 2001
TUC backs French court decision on Marks
News Article 10 April 2001
The TUC has called on the government to toughen laws on workers' rights following a ruling by the French courts against UK retailer Marks and Spencer.
Food labels are 'misleading'
Press Review 5 April 2001
Public fear food poses health risks
Press Review 5 April 2001
Meat prices set to soar
Press Review 6 March 2001
May 3 election still preferred option
Press Review 2 March 2001
Ben Gill, President of the National Farmers' Union
Interview 23 February 2001
Question: British meat and dairy exports have been hit by a worldwide ban following the first outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Britain for 20 years - what damage
Obesity costing UK £2.5 billion
Press Review 15 February 2001
Government vows to restore faith in food industry
News Article 9 February 2001
Public faith in the food industry is at an all-time low as a result of the BSE crisis, according to the government.
GM restrictions lead to food price rises
Press Review 26 January 2001
MPs call for probe into organic claims
Press Review 25 January 2001
Give British wine growers a chance
Publication Article 22 January 2001
Levi's take on Tesco
Press Review 17 January 2001