30/10/2013
Environment minister Owen Paterson says he is speaking up for the countryside among a 'London-centric' administration, plus the Scottish estate which could reintroduce bears.
The Environment Secretary, Owen Paterson, says that he is speaking up for country dwellers amid a 'Londoncentric' administration and establishment. Mr Paterson appeared before MPs on the Environment Committee yesterday, after the Government had rebutted criticism of funding for rural services.
We visit the Scottish estate which could one day be home to wolves and bears. Alladale is owned by the heir to the MFI furniture fortune, Paul Lister.
And the English Lamb industry is planning a new Halal meat quality assurance scheme.
Presented by Anna Hill, and Produced by Sarah Swadling.
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