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Mick Bates Calls for Committee Inquiry into EID12.00.00am GMT Thu 15th Jan 2009 Shadow Minister for Rural Affairs, Mick Bates AM, has called for the Rural Development Sub-Committee to conduct an inquiry into the introduction of compulsory electronic identification of sheep (EID) into the UK. Commenting, the Montgomeryshire AM stated: "Serious concerns have been raised by farmers and the farming unions, regarding the impact that the additional cost of compulsory electronic tagging will have on farm profits, which are already suffering with high production costs and decreasing farm gate prices. "EID is seen by many as an unnecessary expense and burden on farmers, which will only add to the red tape within the industry and will have a damaging impact on the whole farming sector in Wales. "This is a serious issue and I have urged the Rural Development Sub-Committee to consider an investigation into electronic identification and the impending European regulations as our next inquiry."
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Related News Stories:Thu 29th Jan 2009: “Wales needs funding to match broadband expectations” – Mick Bates AM. Thu 15th Jan 2009: Mick Bates Calls for Committee Inquiry into EID. Tue 9th Dec 2008: "Green intent must be matched by green action on micro-generation" – Mick Bates AM. Tue 14th Oct 2008: Wales needs power to protect our biodiversity – Mick Bates AM. Mon 13th Oct 2008: Mick Bates attends opening of new Hydrogen Centre in Wales. Tue 23rd Sep 2008: Sustainable land use key to flood management – Mick Bates AM. Thu 18th Sep 2008: Import Restrictions Vital to Suppress Spread of Bluetongue – Mick Bates AM. Published and promoted by Carmarthen East, Dinefwr and Llanelli Liberal Democrats, 4 Cowley Street, London SW1P 3NB. The views expressed are those of the party, not of the service provider. |
