Dr Neil Hudson MP gave an extensive speech on the need to bolster the nation's food security amid a range of international instability in the agri-food sector.
Dr Neil Hudson MP this week quizzed major UK food producers including Unilever, Arla and Kraft Heinz on their role in supporting people against food price inflation.
The EFRA Committee will tomorrow take evidence from major food processors and manufacturers including Unilever, Arla and Kraft Heinz, as it holds the third evidence session exploring 'fairness in the food supply chain'.
As the only vet in the House of Commons, Dr Neil Hudson MP chaired a special session of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee scrutinising the state of the UK's veterinary sector.
Dr Neil Hudson MP, the only vet elected as a Member of Parliament since 1884, used his professional expertise to reaffirm just how necessary the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill - known as the ‘Puppy Smuggling Bill’ - as it passed its Second Reading on 15th March.
Having utilised his political and veterinary expertise, as the only vet in the Commons, Dr Neil Hudson MP secured official confirmation from the Environment Secretary that his calls for the neutering deadline to be extended for XL Bully Dogs have been answered.
During Oral Questions to the Attorney General in Parliament, Dr Neil Hudson MP reaffirmed his support for the Government's efforts to help support international humanitarian law and bring an end to the suffering in the Middle East.
Dr Neil Hudson MP joined forces with Dogs Trust at their parliamentary event to help raise awareness among MPs and Lords about the need to end the cruel puppy smuggling trade.