Pigs: Animal Housing
Commons · Question 15938 · Tabled 6 Jul 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Yasmin Qureshi
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she intends to publish a consultation on phasing out the use of farrowing crates for sows.
Answer
Answered by Stephen Morgan, 10 Jul 2026
The Animal Welfare Strategy sets out that ending the use of cages and crates is a key priority for this Government. We will be consulting on the transition away from the use of farrowing crates to alternative systems, in due course.