Poultry: Farms
2026-07-13 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · HL2054 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of large intensive chicken farms on human health, environmental standards, and animal welfare.
Answer
The Environment Agency assesses the environmental risk through the assessment of environmental permits to protect habitats from air pollution, and compliance with regulations to protect land and water. Measures are checked through regular compliance inspe...