The relationship between livestock producer and meat plant operator has always been one of suspicion. Now, as a result of last year’s tragic Foot & Mouth outbreak, it is the belief of the Speaker that to use this period of recuperation and rebuilding to develop solid relationships and meaningful trust between both parties. We have a shared challenge if Britain is to remain with a strong meat and livestock sector and not simply rely on the requirements of the consumer to be increasingly met by product from imported sources.