CRF, a champion for rural communities.
The Conservative Rural Forum is an affiliated member of the Conservative Party and its aim is to promote the rural agenda within the Party and Government.
At the recent Conservative Conference in Manchester CRF held a joint drinks reception with the CA and welcomed many guests. Tim Bonner of Countryside Alliance and Peter Stevens of Conservative Rural Forum introduced their respective organisations.
The Right Hon. George Eustice, Secretary of State for Defra then spoke, saying that EU law which had been carried over into UK law needed to be examined.
Lord Benyon is writing a review of legislation relating to animal sentience issues.
Illegal hare coursing is an increasing problem and the penalties will be increased.
CRF is planning a members meeting in November, to which a Defra Minister will be invited.
CRF are offering free associate membership for a year.