Food: Chicken and Beef - Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 12:30 pm on 7 July 2020.

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Photo of Lord Bowness Lord Bowness Conservative 12:30, 7 July 2020

My Lords, I thank the Minister for his replies and for acknowledging that it is not only human health which concerns people, but the welfare aspects of the methods of keeping chickens and other animals and rearing beef. Can he again confirm that it will be a red line for the whole of the Government in any free trade negotiations with the United States that we do not change our standards? When we have completed those negotiations, will he also take on board that we need a robust statement on labelling so that customers know the methods of rearing and slaughter and can choose whether to buy?