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2009

• Three quarters of the public would pay more for fish caught without damaging the environment, September 10 ^[1] topic

• Government consults on food security, August 10 ^[2]

• National bans on GM to remain in Europe despite UK pro-GM stance, March 2 ^[3] Commenting on the news, Friends of the Earth say "The Government must now stop promoting risky GM technology as quick-fix to the global food crisis and support UK citizens' desire to keep Britain GM free - there is now international recognition that small scale green farming methods can combat hunger whilst boosting local economies and tackling poverty."

2008

• Unused public land could soon be made available to meet increased demand for allotments, October 16 ^[4] News Scotland

• Government sets out 21st century challenges for food in the UK, July 7 ^[5] Forum

• Brown to intervene to combat high food prices and shortages, May 31 ^[6]

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References

1. ↑ Natural England, September 10, 2009
2. ↑ Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, August 10, 2009
3. ↑ Friends of the Earth, March 2 2009
4. ↑ The Scottish Government, October 16
5. ↑ Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, July 7
6. ↑ The Guardian, May 31