Eggs: Salmonella
Commons · Question 27022 · Tabled 3 Sep 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 10 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Helen Morgan
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, in the context of the recent salmonella outbreak, whether steps are being taken to support British egg farmers to reduce levels of reliance on imported eggs.
Answer
Answered by Stephen Morgan, 10 Sep 2026
The UK is around 90% self-sufficient in eggs for human consumption and has been for the past ten years, demonstrating clear demand for high-quality, domestically produced eggs. In the 12 months to June 2026, UK imports of eggs and associated products decr...