Written questions

Poultry: Animal Housing

Commons · Question 10707 · Tabled 17 Jun 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 25 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Ruth Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when the Government will publish the findings of its consultation on a proposed ban on keeping a) laying hens, b) pullets and c) breeder layers in cages.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Morgan, 25 Jun 2026

A UK-wide consultation on laying hen cage reform was launched on 12 January 2026 and closed on 9 March 2026. The Government is now analysing consultation responses and will publish a formal response in due course.