Lib Dems lead way on electronic sheep-tagging

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Lib Dems lead way on electronic sheep-tagging

By The Voice | Thu 9th October 2008 - 2:09 pm

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It’s not just ID cards that Lib Dem MPs are battling – they’re also taking the fight to the EU to stop the introduction of a new system for the electronic tagging of sheep which farmers fear could cost thousands of pounds. The Voice’s favourite read FarmingUK.com has more:

The Westminster debate will give MPs the opportunity to quiz a DEFRA Minister on the plans. A delay in the implementation of the proposals has been secured but electronic identification will be introduced from January 2010.

Commenting, Mark Williams [Lib Dem MP for Credigion] said:

“These plans will be deeply damaging to farmers, and I hope this debate will be an opportunity to galvanise parliamentary support against the scheme. I am very pleased that there is a strong cross-party campaign in the European Parliament, but it is important that the Government uses its influence in Europe to press the concerns of the UK sheep industry. I look forward to hearing what the Minister has to say on this issue, and I hope as many colleagues as possible will attend to show the strength of feeling against these plans.”

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3 Comments

Chris Paul 9th Oct '08 - 5:38pm

That headline required a double take
crewegwyn 9th Oct '08 - 6:24pm

This is actually a serious issue with financial and welfare implications.
electroinfosite 10th Oct '08 - 10:27am

It’s really a big problem for the farmers, from where will they bring money for this.

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