Written questions

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...