A Bill to require the Secretary of State to improve the sustainability of the production, processing, marketing, manufacturing, distribution and consumption of products derived to any substantial extent from livestock; and for connected purposes.
The Bill aims to reduce the environmental impacts of livestock production in the UK. It would also amend the way agricultural subsidies are used to make them more environmentally friendly. It includes a duty to give consideration to supporting sustainable practices and consumption through public procurement of livestock produce.The Bill also aims to reduce rainforest deforestation by reducing the use of soya meal in animal feed in the UK. It would do this by placing a duty on the Secretary of State to ensure the sustainability of livestock, and to give consideration to issues such as public procurement and agricultural subsidy reform.
House of Commons
1 May 2012
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The bill would require the Secretary of State to improve the environmental sustainability of UK livestock production—from farming and processing to marketing and consumption. It would steer agricultural subsidies toward greener practices and encourage public procurement to support sustainable livestock products. It also aims to reduce rainforest deforestation by cutting the use of soya meal in animal feed.
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, having had its 1st reading on 30 June 2010 and its 2nd reading on 12 November 2010.
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