Speaking in the House of Commons Chamber yesterday during questions to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Fiona Bruce MP said,
"My family enjoys quality food bought directly from farms across my constituency, such as Ibbotsons in Sandbach, Glebe Farm in Astbury, Hall Farm shop in Alsager, the Cheshire Egg Co.’s dispenser at Pace’s farm and daily fresh Bidlea milk from Twemlow. What more can the Government do to help those and other rural businesses in my constituency to promote their high-quality local produce?"
Responding to Fiona Bruce's question, Victoria Prentis MP, Minister for Farming said,
"My hon. Friend is right to highlight the delicious food—from lovely meat to the famous Cheshire cheese—that is undoubtedly available in her constituency. We are supporting initiatives to promote local produce, including through recent industry-led marketing campaigns. We will always champion our farmers and producers to grow more of our great British food."
Following the question, Richard Blackburn Cheshire NFU County Chairman, said;
“Farmers across Cheshire work tirelessly to keep the nation fed with sustainable, high quality food produced to some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world. In the wake of crises and political uncertainty it is important, now more than ever, to have a strong voice in Westminster representing the very legitimate concerns of rural businesses. Both I, and hardworking farmers of Congleton, are extremely grateful to have Fiona as such a fantastic farming ally championing our sector and making or voice heard in Westminster.”