Supporting UK farmers to reach higher welfare standards is very welcome but not enough.
Helping UK farmers to reach higher welfare standards must go hand in hand with restricting imports on farm animal products produced to lower welfare standards, urges the RSPCA.
The animal charity was giving evidence at the Agriculture Bill Committee today (Tuesday 12 February) against the prospect of trade deals allowing food imports which would be illegal to produce in the UK
David Bowles, assistant director of public affairs at the RSPCA, said afterwards:
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