SNP Westminster spokesperson on Rural Affairs and MP for Aberdeenshire North and Moray East Seamus Logan has raised the current crisis affecting the pig sector at Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Questions in the House of Commons on Thursday.
Mr Logan met earlier in the week with NFUS President Andrew Connon and Director of Policy Jonny Hall to discuss this and other concerns.
Speaking during DEFRA questions yesterday in the House of Commons, Seamus Logan MP said:
“The Minister has heard from both sides of the House this morning about the deepening crisis for independent pig producers and farmers.
“There are concerns that a quasi-cartel might be operating, to the detriment of small independent producers. Will the Minister consider using his powers to make a referral to the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator or the Competition and Markets Authority, so that those producers can be protected?”
Responding, Stephen Morgan MP, Minister of State at DEFRA said:
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“I am due to meet the National Pig Association in due course. I take those issues seriously and I want to ensure that there is certainty and clarity in the sector.
“We recently published our farming road map, which brings that certainty and consistency, but I am happy to follow up on the issues that the hon. Gentleman has raised.”
