Written questions

Military Bases: Catering

Commons · Question 5770 · Tabled 1 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 9 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will make it his policy to ban meat products from all defence establishments which have been produced using non-stunned slaughter.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 9 Jun 2026

The Government encourages the highest standards of animal welfare at slaughter. We respect the rights of Jews and Muslims to eat meat prepared in accordance with their religious beliefs. The National Procurement Policy Statement underscores the government...