When Associate Minister of Agriculture Andrew Hoggard announced the Government’s new pig welfare regulations earlier this month, the language was triumphant.
Thanks Bryce for shining a light on what appears to be a very worrying decision by the Agriculture Minister. Although in these difficult economic times I believe the country needs to get behind wealth creating exporters and perhaps be prepared to accept a certain amount of wheeling and dealing that might not always seem democratically fair, I draw the line when it comes to animal welfare. Whilst reluctantly accepting the slaughter of animals for food, it is to me entirely unacceptable, despicable actually, to be profiting from their discomfort and suffering.
I hope you send your writings to the the relevant ministers inboxes?
Thanks Bryce for shining a light on what appears to be a very worrying decision by the Agriculture Minister. Although in these difficult economic times I believe the country needs to get behind wealth creating exporters and perhaps be prepared to accept a certain amount of wheeling and dealing that might not always seem democratically fair, I draw the line when it comes to animal welfare. Whilst reluctantly accepting the slaughter of animals for food, it is to me entirely unacceptable, despicable actually, to be profiting from their discomfort and suffering.
Another deplorable act by this COG. Hope to see it reversed soon!