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Finally, new clauses 3 and 4 relate to country of origin information. This is already required for certain pre-packed foods, including beef. Origin labelling for food products, however, is well beyond the intended focus of the Bill. It is the case that current rules do not prevent British products from being labelled as British, and this is often done voluntarily. Indeed, the hon. Member for Richmond Park made reference to the “Made in Britain” campaign that is already in place. We do not believe it is necessary to legislate to set up a voluntary system when a voluntary system is already in place. In the light of that, I ask that the new clause 1 is withdrawn and all other amendments are not moved.