Conservative MP Esther McVey said: "This is a Bill about animal welfare, transparency in meat production and consumer choice. It does not seek to ban halal or kosher meat. It seeks to ensure that it is clearly labelled. It is important that consumers have such information so that they can make an informed choice about what they are buying. Currently consumers do not have that information, and many are purchasing and consuming halal and kosher meat without their knowledge and agreement."
An MP has introduced legislation which, is passed, would call for mandatory labelling of food which diverts from stunned practices. Tatton MP Esther McVey had introduced the Food labelling (Halal and...
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