Written questions

Slaughterhouses

Commons · Question 57943 · Tabled 5 Jun 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 12 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Charlie Maynard

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of implementing a graduated regulatory system for smaller scale abattoirs operating within smaller distribution areas on (a) movemen

Answer

Answered by Daniel Zeichner, 12 Jun 2025

The Government recognises the vital role smaller abattoirs play in supporting a resilient food supply chain and reducing journey times for livestock, which minimises the risk of welfare issues arising during transport. However, to date there has been no f...