Written questions

Animal Welfare: Standards

Commons · Question 20697 · Tabled 17 Dec 2024 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 3 Jan 2025

Question

Asked by Gareth Snell

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing core standards for animal welfare; and what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade

Answer

Answered by Daniel Zeichner, 3 Jan 2025

The Government shares the public’s high regard for the UK’s environmental protections, food standards and animal welfare. All agri-food products must comply with our import requirements in order to be placed on the UK market. This includes ensuring import...