Would you pay more to buy British?

poet123

Yes, I voted I would pay a premium for all goods.

I am taking the long term view for our children's futures. If we no longer make anything, vital skill-sets will be lost. We need to try to be competitive price wise, and quality should be a given, but if it was just down to price then I would pay a small premium for home grown goods.

Stephen_Leak

john15 wrote: »

why,because on the news today our eggs have gone up because of the rules imposed on British egg producers,but european egg producers dont have to comply with the rules we set.therefor our egg producers are losing out because we buy (it ok if you can afford to by more expensive foods) the cheaper eggs.STOP the imports of any food that doesnt meet our standards.that will make it a level playing field for home produced goods and then support British food.

Whilst I do not wish to disagree with you, I must advise you that you are in error.

The long-overdue new EU rules for "enriched" hen cages apply to all member states. Our egg farmers have replaced their cages, and so have those in other countries, but no less than 13 other countries haven't yet. And, in Spain, where most egg producers were small scale, so many just slaughtered their flocks, that the country is now a net importer.

Now, 3 months after the new cage rules came into effect, food manufacturers can't legally import eggs (more specifically powdered or liquid egg white or yolk) from countries that still have any old cages. So, food manufacturers all over Europe are now desperately trying to source egg products to continue production of biscuits, cakes, custard, egg pasta, mayonnaise ...

Derivative

Stephen_Leak wrote: »

Whilst I do not wish to disagree with you, I must advise you that you are in error.

The long-overdue new EU rules for "enriched" hen cages apply to all member states. Our egg farmers have replaced their cages, and so have those in other countries, but no less than 13 other countries haven't yet. And, in Spain, where most egg producers were small scale, so many just slaughtered their flocks, that the country is now a net importer.

Now, 3 months after the new cage rules came into effect, food manufacturers can't legally import eggs (more specifically powdered or liquid egg white or yolk) from countries that still have any old cages. So, food manufacturers all over Europe are now desperately trying to source egg products to continue production of biscuits, cakes, custard, egg pasta, mayonnaise ...

The whole situation is more than a little annoying really.

I see no reason why I as an individual should not be able to make a decision as to how my money is spent.

Investment in cages for hens, or the money I save buying caged going to charity.

Guess what - I'll feed kids in Africa over something far further down the evolutionary tree (hens) any day. Couldn't give a toss about 'animal welfare'. Spend the limited resources on people.

callum9999

Derivative wrote: »

The whole situation is more than a little annoying really.

I see no reason why I as an individual should not be able to make a decision as to how my money is spent.

Investment in cages for hens, or the money I save buying caged going to charity.

Guess what - I'll feed kids in Africa over something far further down the evolutionary tree (hens) any day. Couldn't give a toss about 'animal welfare'. Spend the limited resources on people.

Because, quite frankly, you cannot be trusted...

And just as you couldn't "give a toss" about animal welfare, I couldn't "give a toss" that animal abusers are marginally worse off financially....

aldredd

FATBALLZ wrote: »

Lol, you know as well as I do that's a crock of !!!!.

sorry, which part of my opinion are you referring to exactly?

British companies can't compete on price for most goods because labour costs are higher.

So then they must compete on something else - quality, service etc - as I said in my post!
And besides, this should not always the case - why shouldn't British car manufacturers be able to compete on price with say German manufacturers?

Derivative

callum9999 wrote: »

Because, quite frankly, you cannot be trusted...

And just as you couldn't "give a toss" about animal welfare, I couldn't "give a toss" that animal abusers are marginally worse off financially....

Free range eggs are cheaper. I spend the difference on giving to charity.
Why does everyone need to conform to your ideals?

I have no issue with people prioritising animal over human welfare. Personally I think it's nonsensical, but people have a free choice.
My issue is when we are forcing others to conform to EU ideals.

Gavin83

Derivative wrote: »

I see no reason why I as an individual should not be able to make a decision as to how my money is spent.

Because it's unworkable. You can't have each purchaser/tax payer deciding where their money goes. What happens when a vital service is underfunded? Besides, the paperwork would be unbelievable. This is why we have Governments, to make this decision on our behalf. If you feel that strongly I suggest you petition or stand as an MP.

Personally I wouldn't donate my money to Africa as I believe the majority of the money goes to the wrong people anyway. Each to their own though.

Anyway, I voted no. I buy my goods based purely on price and quality, I don't really understand the logic behind paying more just because it was produced in the UK.

ALLYBOBS

I'm sorry to say that I voted no but only because I can't afford to pay extra for all things British. I would love to but due to the economic climate and less money about I'm not in a situation to choose British only goods. In saying that I do buy local meat and free range eggs from my butcher and vegetables, milk and bread from my greengrocer. As I live in Northern Ireland the cost of living is higher than on the mainland so every penny does count.

pippinpuss

I don't see why we should pay more because it's British. Surely it should be cheaper anyway being made in this country.

Absinthe_2

I voted Yes for Groceries, and Cosmetics only. I love buying fresh local produce, so rather than a general buy British, prefer supporting my local industries. Where I live, there is a lot of good quality, free range meat, eggs, veg available. I prefer quantity over quality with food whenever possible, although have bought the value items when necessary.

I love the idea of natural cosmetics, so perhaps my answer was related to the fact that less air miles with natural ingredients is preferable. One of my favourite cosmetic providers is Lush, but they have multiple international franchises, but started out, UK based. They are a UK company I'm happy to give my custom to, as they do great products.

I go for the best value with other things, although like buying fair trade whenever possible.