I am told that Institutes across the country are also looking at the issue and that food labelling will be discussed at the WI’s national meeting in June.
When I first sought to change the law on food labelling, it was rather a ‘minority interest’, though there is now widespread support across different political parties, and I am pleased to say that supermarkets are now responding to pressure to offer better labelling. However, I have also noticed that supermarkets will backslide when the pressure is reduced.
The long-term answer is proper laws requiring food suppliers to show country of origin on the label. Only this will give consumers the confidence they need and ensure a fair deal for British farmers.
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I was delighted to join members of the Disability Issues and Support (D.I.S.S.) group recently at the Denny Centre, Diss to add my support to their campaign to make Diss railway station easier to access for people with disabilities. |
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Richard Bacon supporting the D.I.S.S. Group's campaign for better access at Diss railway station. |
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Although some improvements have been made at the station and a new ramp is being installed on the Gilray Road side of the railway line, people with disabilities are unable to use the bridge. Currently, they have to be escorted across the tracks by a member of the station staff, which is far from ideal.
I have written to the Chief Executive of Network Rail supporting the D.I.S.S. group’s suggestion of installing a small passenger lift on each side of the bridge. These would also be very handy for mothers with prams and for passengers with heavy luggage.
The D.I.S.S. group is keen to attract new members and carers are welcome too. For more information contact Chairman Geoff Mantle on 01953 718382.
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