Written questions

Poultry: Animal Housing

Commons · Question 10708 · Tabled 17 Jun 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 23 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Ruth Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support will be made available from Government to support a transition away from enriched cages.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Morgan, 23 Jun 2026

Under the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway, eligible poultry keepers have had access to capital grants to support the transition away from enriched cages. The Laying Hen Housing for Health and Welfare Grant, which closed to final applications on 28 April...