Following the ‘horsemeat in food’ scandal that has swept Europe, East Midlands MEP Emma McClarkin has sent a written question about the issue to the European Commission. Miss McClarkin has asked the Commission what actions it will be taking to ensure that traceability information is available in meat production. The full question is as follows: …Continue Reading

East Midlands Conservative MEP, Emma McClarkin, has today welcomed the news that the EU is going to start negotiations on a free trade agreement with Thailand. Later this month the Thai Prime Minister will be making an official visit to Brussels, which will mark the start of official negotiations between the EU and Thailand. In …Continue Reading

An EU-USA trade agreement has gained momentum following President Obama’s state of the union speech and the opening of negotiations. East Midlands MEP and member of the trade committee in the European Parliament, Emma McClarkin, has said that the goodwill on both sides of the Atlantic must now be capitalised upon to make urgent progress. …Continue Reading

East Midlands MEP Emma McClarkin has welcomed today’s historic vote in Strasbourg which will bring an end to fish discards under EU’s Common Fisheries Policy. Today’s vote in the European Parliament in Strasbourg marks a ‘long-overdue step on the road to reform’ of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), but there are still enormous hurdles to …Continue Reading

East Midlands Conservative MEP, Emma McClarkin, is this week urging people to try something new and stay inspired in 2013, as part of the ongoing legacy of the Olympic Games. Miss McClarkin, who is the Conservative spokesperson for Culture in the European Parliament, is encouraging people to get involved in a new sport or activity, …Continue Reading