STOURBRIDGE MP Margot James is calling for action to help prevent mega dairies taking off in Britain.

Ms James has spoken out over the rising interest in the creation of intensive dairy farms - which are being touted to take over from traditional, less profotable dairy farming methods as certain supermarkets now pay 3p less for a litre of milk than the cost of production.

And although contoversial plans for a huge US style 3,770-cow dairy in Nocton, Lincolnshire, were withdrawn last week - Conservative MP Ms James highlighted in the Commons her “grave concerns” about plans to make battery cows the norm in Britain.

Ms James said animal welfare and environment groups have vehemently opposed the proposals and called on the Government to step up plans to introduce a Grocery Code Adjudicator to ensure farmers are given a fair price for their produce.

Responding to Margot’s question, Ed Davey MP, Consumer Affairs Minister, confirmed the Government will bring in draft legislation before Easter.

Ms James said afterwards: “I am delighted the Government is now taking firm action to ensure dairy farmers get a fair deal. I have grave concerns about intensive dairy farms so it is good news if we can preserve traditional models of farming.”