Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.