Written questions

Animal Welfare: Standards

Lords · Question HL6962 · Tabled 28 Apr 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 1 May 2025

Question

Asked by Baroness Scott of Needham Market

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure that imports of (1) meat, (2) dairy, and (3) eggs meet animal welfare standards.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 1 May 2025

The Government shares the public’s high regard for the UK’s environmental protections, food standards and animal welfare. We will promote robust standards nationally and internationally and will always consider whether overseas produce has an unfair advan...