Written question asked by Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 15 October 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 October 2015. It was answered by George Eustice (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 October 2015 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Game: Animal Breeding

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will issue a response to EDM 402, Use of Cages to Rear Birds for Shooting.

Answer: Recent Defra funded research into the use of cages for rearing gamebirds compared with more traditional pen systems found no difference in welfare between the two systems. The Government intends to review the statutory Code of Practice for the Welfare of Gamebirds Reared for Sporting Purposes next year. In the meantime, if anyone considers that the welfare of a gamebird is being compromised they should report it to the Animal & Plant Health Agency who have powers to investigate such claims.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 12108
Session: 2015-16
Related items: USE OF CAGES TO REAR BIRDS FOR SHOOTING
Tuesday, 8 September 2015
Early day motions
House of Commons
Subjects: Animal housing Birds Animal breeding Game
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk