Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 25 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 December 1999. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Thursday, 2 December 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what plans he has to promote meat products produced from animals raised to high standards of animal welfare.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has to promote meat products produced from animals raised to high standards of animal welfare. [100761] Ms Quin: For species such as pigs, where animals produced in the UK are subject to higher statutory welfare standards, we have been encouraging retailers, caterers and public procurement authorities to source their supplies to British standards. These high welfare standards offer the domestic pig industry a strong marketing advantage. This is recognised by the Meat and Livestock Commission, the body responsible for promoting meat and meat products, which has made welfare an important part of its British Quality Standard for pigmeat scheme.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 340 c331W; 100761
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Animal welfare Meat Meat products Standards Meat and Livestock Commission