PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Pigs: Animal Housing (29 November 2022)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to consult on the ending of farrowing crates for pigs in context of the EU Commission's announcement of intention to propose legislation in that area.
Asked by:
Dame Caroline Dinenage (Conservative)
Asked by:
Dame Caroline Dinenage (Conservative)
Answer
The Government is committed to exploring the phasing out of farrowing crates, supporting the industry to do so in a way which underpins UK food production and does not have unintended animal welfare or business impacts.
Answered by:
Sir Mark Spencer (Conservative)
6 December 2022
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