Written question asked by Andrea Jenkyns (Conservative) on Friday, 13 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 October 2023. It was answered by Mark Spencer (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 October 2023 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Shellfish: Sales
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to take steps to end the sale of live decapod crustaceans.
- Answer
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We are working closely with stakeholders to gather information and build a clear evidence base on decapod crustacean welfare, in order to understand what opportunities exist to improve welfare standards. There are currently no plans to bring forward additional legislation in this area.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 201480
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Sales Shellfish
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- 2023-10-19 15:37:09 +0100
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