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Helping shape Scotland's National Food Policy

16th April 2008, 10:43am

With just over one week left until the national food discussion ends, Scots were today urged not to miss out on the chance to shape the country's first-ever food policy.

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Environment Richard Lochhead made the call during his keynote speech at a major conference on the national food policy.

Also speaking at the conference were:

Andrew Fairlie, Scottish Michelin-starred chef

Professor Jan Bebbington, Vice-Chair of Sustainable Development Commission

Professor Tim Lang, City University, London

Jim McLaren, President of NFU Scotland

Speaking at the event in Edinburgh, Mr Lochhead said: "We want the freshest finest future for Scottish food. Food is about so much more than what we eat - it is about our environment, tourism, education and health. Supporting food processing and manufacturing in a more environmentally-friendly way is in our national interest.

"There are a wide variety of views on how to achieve this through a national food policy and I welcome the opportunity to discuss these ideas with a range of experts today.

"I have been overwhelmed by the response so far with over 20,000 unique visitors to our website. The wide array of responses show food is clearly a subject close to many of our hearts.

"As the food discussion approaches its final week, I would urge everyone to take the opportunity to have their say by going to: www.scotland.gov.uk/food"

The food policy event was held at the Carlton Hotel, Edinburgh and was organised by Holyrood Communications.

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