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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

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

Type
Written question
Reference
14615; 734 c127WA
Session
2010-12
Related items
Agriculture: Eggs
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Written statements
House of Lords
Subjects
Animal welfare EU countries EU law Eggs Imports Poultry
Link
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