Meat: USA
Commons · Question 53274 · Tabled 19 May 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 30 May 2025
Question
Asked by Pippa Heylings
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the UK-US trade deal prevents the importation of meat from low-welfare feedlots; and if he will consult animal welfare organisations on this matter.
Answer
Answered by Daniel Zeichner, 30 May 2025
On 8 May, the UK Government announced a landmark economic deal with the United States, making the UK the first country to reach an agreement with President Trump. This delivers on the commitment by the Prime Minister and the President on 27 February to a...