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Tony Christie, chicken welfare and stay-at-home mums

James will be asking how important a chicken's welfare is when you buy your eggs as a new directive is introduced which could have wide-ranging implications for the egg industry.

According to the TV and radio presenter Kirsty Young, work used to be what we did; now it's who we are" and is suggesting that when women give up work to have children they become a non-person.

Her controversial comments today are likely to anger women (and men) who decide to stay at home to bring up their children before they either start a work life of their own or return to a career.

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee will be discussing the implications of the Welfare of Laying Hens Directive for the egg industry. James will be asking how important a chicken's welfare is when you buy your eggs?

One of the region's businesses, Go Ape - based in Bury St. Edmunds - has been voted one of the best places to work in.

And singer Tony Christie chats to James ahead of his visit to Ipswich.

3 hours, 30 minutes

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Wed 2 Mar 2011 09:00

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  • Wed 2 Mar 2011 09:00