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On this page you will find campaign responses related to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The department is responsible for:

  • safeguarding our natural environment
  • supporting our world-leading food and farming industry
  • sustaining a thriving rural economy
Campaigns

Snares

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the use of snares,

When improperly used snares can cause immense suffering to both target and non-target animals.

Pâté de foie gras

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the production of pâté de foie gras.

Elephants and Ivory Sales

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the conservation of the elephant and ivory sales.

Ivory is one of the world's most iconic and treasured species and it should never be seen as a commodity for financial gain or a status symbol. 

Snares

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the use of snares.

Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill. 

Sewage and Storm Overflows

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about storm overflows.

This is the first Government to set out expectations that water companies must take steps to significantly reduce storm overflows. This instruction will now be put on an enhanced legal footing.

Uplands (Protecting Our Upland Areas)

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about our upland areas. 

The Government is firmly committed to protecting our uplands, the wildlife that thrives there, and the people who live there too.

Great Big Green Week

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about Great Big Green Week and COP26, which is being held in Glasgow in November this year. 

Hedgehogs

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the protection of hedgehogs.

Trophy Hunting

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about trophy hunting.

Ocean Protection

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the health of our waters.  

Access to the Countryside

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about improving access to the countryside.

Neonicotinoids and Pollinators

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the use of neonicotinoids. 

Food Production Standards

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about maintaining UK food production standards.

Sea Blasts / Unexploded Bombs and Marine Life

Underwater noise from ordnance clearance and other activities can have a significant impact on vulnerable marine species.

Super Trawlers

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for your correspondence about Super Trawlers.

Animal Sentience

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about animal sentience.

First and foremost, I believe animals are sentient beings who can feel pain and suffering and I would like to reassure you that strong action is being taken to reduce their risk of harm.

Badger Culling and Bovine TB

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about controlling the spread of bovine TB.

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Animal Testing

As an animal lover, I am deeply concerned over the treatment of animals who are used in scientific research. I am proud of Britain's long tradition of kindness to animals and preventing and punishing cruelty to them.

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Food Standards and UK Trade Policy

It's vital that people across the UK have confidence in the food they eat, so I welcome the Government’s very clear commitment that future trade agreements must uphold our country’s high food standards. Ministers have made clear these standards will not be watered down in pursuit of any trade deal.

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Agriculture Bill (and Food Standards)

I put my name to the two amendments moved by Neil Parish which would have added special and specific mandates above and beyond the already existing high standards that exist in food production and import

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Environment Bill

The decision to leave the European Union has created an historic opportunity to deliver a Green Brexit, where environmental standards are not only maintained but enhanced.

Photo by Marc Jones

Food and Wildlife Habitats as Public Good

In framing any financial assistance scheme, the Secretary of State must have regard to the need to encourage the production of food by producers in England and its production by them in an environmentally sustainable way.

Oceans and Marine Protection

Oceans are currently facing unprecedented challenges, including climate change and over-fishing. It is more important than ever to take action to ensure our seas are healthy, abundant and resilient.

See Also

Alternative Ways to Lower Vehicle Emissions

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the APPG Inquiry into Alternative Ways to Lower Vehicle Emissions.

E10 Petrol

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about E10 fuel.

E10 Petrol Campaign

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the introduction of E10.

Environment and Farming After Brexit

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the impact of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union on farming.

Farmers and Renewable Fuel

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about E10 fuel.

Food Labelling (and EDM 1095)

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about labelling food with details of the farming system used to produce it.

General Licences for Bird Control

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the three general licences for controlling specific wild bird species.

Horse Tethering (Break the Chain Campaign)

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about horse tethering and the Break the Chain campaign by the equestrian charity HorseWorld.

Horse Tethering (Break the Chain)

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about horse tethering and the Break The Chain campaign by the equestrian charity, HorseWorld.

Horseracing Welfare

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the welfare of racehorses.

Protect Our Rivers

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about plastic pollution in UK rivers.

Rivers

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about plastic pollution in UK rivers.

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