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Future of the bee industry

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By Martin Smith
Chairman, BBKA

Published Jun 15, 2008

Beekeepers at Parliament

Subject proposed to be raised on the Motion for the Adjournment of the House in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 17 June 2008.

11:00 12:30 Dr Ian Gibson Future of the bee industry.
 
Tuesday 17th June
MPs will debate Conservative opposition day motions (topics yet to be announced). In Westminster Hall debates Willie Rennie is due to speak on the impact of military operations on the development and reconstruction of Helmand Province, Afghanistan, and Roger Williams is due to speak on the future of the bee industry. Additionally, Susan Kramer has obtained a short debate on the abuse of powers of attorney relating to the elderly.

http://www.libdems.org.uk/parliament/

We understand that Defra will have to respond to Ian Gibson (Labour) whose motion it is.  It is then likely that Bill Wiggin on behalf of the Conservatives will contribute plus the liberal democrat spokesman.
 
Members of the public are welcome to attend enter through the Houses of Parliament Visitors Centre Entrance.

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