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Written question asked by Martyn Day (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 17 July 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 July 2023. It was answered by Mark Spencer (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 July 2023 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Animal Welfare: Fish Farming

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 10 March 2023 to Question 158986 on Animal Welfare: Fish Farming, what discussions she has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) relevant stakeholders on the recommendations of the Animal Welfare Committee's Opinion on the Welfare of Farmed Fish at the Time of Killing 2023.

Answer

A range of topics are discussed with Cabinet colleagues but such discussions are confidential.

Defra officials will engage with relevant stakeholders to discuss the recommendations in the Animal Welfare Committee’s report once it is published.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
194436
Session
2022-23
Related items
Animal Welfare: Fish Farming
Friday, 10 March 2023
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Animal welfare Fish farming Animal Welfare Committee
Link
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