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ROGER WILLIAMS MP WELCOMES NFU's ELECTION MANIFESTO
September 18, 2009 12:00 AM
Roger Williams, MP for Brecon and Radnorshire and Liberal Democrat Food and Rural Affairs spokesperson, today attended the launch of the National Farmer's Union's (NFU) election manifesto
Speaking after the event, Mr Williams said:
"I would like to commend the NFU for the work they have done on this election manifesto and for focusing the attention of all the political parties on what will continue to be key issues throughout the next parliament and beyond.
"Farmers are the backbone of many rural communities and are often taken for granted for the key role they play, not just in terms of food production but also as guardians of the land.
"Crippled by rising input costs, low farmgate prices and an unforgiving market, the NFU's manifesto addresses the real problems of Britain's farmers by placing them at the heart of policy decision making.
"The NFU's manifesto addresses the issue of how the UK can move to a sustainable, secure supply of food while at the same time preserving the natural environment."
NOTES:
The attached photo shows Roger Williams MP with Hilary Benn MP (DEFRA Secretary of State) and Nick Herbert MP (Conservative Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA).
The NFU's election manifest can be found here: http://www.whyfarmingmatters.co.uk/x670.xml
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