Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (England) Regulations 2015
Commons · Question 5356 · Tabled 11 Sep 2024 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 7 Oct 2024
Question
Asked by Ruth Jones
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance his Department issues on the application of the Welfare of Animals at Time Of Killing (England) Regulations 2015 to (a) commercial fishing operations and (b) other activi
Answer
Answered by Daniel Zeichner, 7 Oct 2024
Commercial fishing activities are not covered by the relevant welfare at killing legislation unless animals are kept alive for processing later. In these circumstances fish and invertebrates shall be spared any avoidable pain, distress or suffering during...