Allister meets with NFU on threat to egg producers
North Antrim MP Jim Allister has met representatives of the National Farmers Union on the threat to local egg producers.
The TUV leader said: “This week in London I met with the President the NFU, Tom Bradshaw
“The focus of our discussion was the necessity for the government to guarantee a level playing field for UK producers by making sure imports fully meet UK standards.
“This is particularly relevant in the context of the current government consultation on the banning of all cages for laying hens.
“With other countries, which are not matching our standards, importing eggs to the UK it is imperative that the government takes action. Our farmers cannot be put at this obvious disadvantage.
“That is why I have responded in these terms to the current consultation,” he added.