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PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Eggs: Imports (30 October 2024)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to legislate to ensure that imported egg products meet welfare standards equivalent to the UK.

Asked by:
Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat)

Answer

The Government recognises farmers’ concerns about imports produced using methods not permitted in the UK. We have been clear that we will use our Trade Strategy to promote the highest food production standards.


Answered by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour)
5 November 2024

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