Written questions

Animal Welfare: Labelling

Commons · Question 105488 · Tabled 13 Jan 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 21 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Vikki Slade

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of implementing a grading system for food labelling that rates the animal welfare standards in the food’s production.

Answer

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 21 Jan 2026

As set out in the animal welfare strategy, the Government committed to ensuring that consumers have access to clear information on how their food was produced. To support this, the Government will continue working with relevant stakeholders, including the...