Written question asked by Matthew Offord (Conservative) on Monday, 16 July 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 July 2018. It was answered by George Eustice (Conservative) on Monday, 23 July 2018 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Pigs: Animal Welfare
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to require pig farmers use free farrowing systems.
- Answer
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We are committed to maintaining our high animal welfare standards and to keep improving where possible. We have made it clear that as we leave the EU we will maintain and enhance our reputation as a global leader on animal welfare.
Our aim is to get to a point where traditional farrowing crates are obsolete and where any new system protects the welfare of the sow, as well as her piglets. Important steps have been made on the use of free farrowing systems, but more advances are needed before compulsory replacement of farrowing crates can be recommended.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 164416
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Pigs
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- 2018-07-23 15:53:12 +0100
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