The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is developing public sector food and catering policy to align government procurement with sustainable food production and environmental objectives outlined in the Agriculture Act 2020. The policy aims to create market demand for food produced with environmental and animal welfare benefits, supporting farmers practising sustainable land management. Current status is active with consultation on possible policy changes.
Third Reading 15:08:00 Bill passed and sent to Commons.
Order of Commitment Discharged 15:14:00 Moved by Baroness Cumberlege: That the order of commitment be discharged. Baroness Cumberlege (Con): My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been tabled to the Bill, and that no noble Lord has indicated a …
Second Reading 10:59:00 Moved by Baroness Cumberlege: That the Bill be read a second time. Baroness Cumberlege (Con): My Lords, I declare my interests, which are in the register. I am the executive director of two companies, Cumberlege Connections Ltd …