Nourish Scotland wants all parties contesting the election to safeguard the powers that would allow the country to pursue a more sustainable food policy.
New Sustain observer member Nourish Scotland has produced a list of 'four key asks' for political parties contesting the General Election. They are:
- No centralisation or watering down of devolved competencies on food and agriculture;
- Full access and entitlements for migrant food workers;
- Devolution of the power to set minimum wages;
- Devolution of reserved social security powers, including the power to protect or increase benefits that help people to access adequate, healthy diets.
Nourish Scotland is a food justice NGO advocating for a fairer, healthier and more sustainable food system. Find out more about the organisation and its election asks here. Read Sustain's manifesto for a Better Food Britain, and support us, here.
Published Thursday 25 May 2017
Sustain: Sustain The alliance for better food and farming advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, enrich society and culture and promote equity.
