Memorandum submitted by D.B. & H.M.
Masters (X03)
I write as a poultry producer concerned by present
and proposed legislation as to its effects on the British poultry
industry.
1. We have among the highest welfare standards
in the world, as a result we also have some of the highest production
costs.
2. Unregulated imports from lower welfare
standard producing countries causes havoc within the UK market.
3. Different feed inputs and hygiene standards
used abroad create health for British consumers.
4. Cost of future rules ie IPPC CCL will
create huge added costs.
These are but a few of the problems facing the
home poultry producers. I would welcome the opportunity to go
into greater detail if required.
D.B. & H.M. Masters
9 April 2003
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