Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

On this page you will find campaign responses related to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The department is responsible for:

  • safeguarding our natural environment
  • supporting our world-leading food and farming industry
  • sustaining a thriving rural economy
Campaigns

Big Plastic Count June 26

Thank you for contacting me about plastic pollution.I am afraid I am unable to attend the event you mention on Wednesday, 1 July.

Nature Protection Campaign June 26

Thank you for contacting me about nature.

Nature is at the foundation of food production, water security, and is critical to our economy, and our mental and physical health. It is why it is so important to deliver on our commitment to halt the decline of nature. 

Pigs and Carbon Dioxide May 26

Thank you for contacting me about pigs and carbon dioxide.

I understand that there are longstanding animal welfare concerns with high concentration carbon dioxide gas stunning of pigs, as highlighted by the RSPCA and Compassion in World Farming.

Trail Hunting Ban May 26

Thank you for contacting me about the Government’s proposals to impose a ban on trail hunting and for sharing your views with me.

King's Guards Ceremonial Caps May 26

Thank you for contacting me about the King's Guards ceremonial caps.

I recognise the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals’ (PETA) ongoing campaign to replace the real fur used in the King’s Guards' ceremonial bearskin caps with faux fur.

Big Plastic Count May 26

Thank you for contacting me about plastic pollution. Like you, I have done the Big Plastic Count in previous years.

Religious Slaughter May 26

Thank you for contacting me about religious slaughter.

I would prefer that all animals are stunned prior to slaughter, but I also recognise the rights of Jewish and Muslim communities to eat meat killed in accordance with their religious beliefs.

Sewage and Storm Overflows - April 26

Thank you for contacting me about sewage and storm overflows.

The Channel 4 programme, 'Dirty Business’ raised awareness to some of the concerns about sewage spills.

Animal Testing (Herbie's Law) April 26

Thank you for contacting me about animal testing.

I know that the testing of animals for research is a controversial and emotive topic, and appreciate how strongly you and other campaigners feel about these issues.