Written question asked by Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Taylor of Holbeach (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 January 2012.
Agriculture: Eggs
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking in respect of battery hen egg imports from the European Union.
- Answer
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As stated in the Minister of State's Written Statement of 6 December 2011, Defra and the devolved Administrations have adopted a robust enforcement strategy from 1 January 2012. The Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency, which is carrying out inspections on imported shell eggs, has an understanding of the level of compliance with the laying hens directive across the EU.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 14615; 734 c127WA
- Session
- 2010-12
- Related items
- Subjects
- Animal welfare EU countries EU law Eggs Imports Poultry
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