Written question asked by Patrick Grady (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 17 October 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 October 2022 (named day). It was answered by Scott Mann (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 October 2022 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Foie Gras: Overseas Trade
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when his Department plans to publish legislation on banning the import and export of foie gras.
- Answer
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The Action Plan for Animal Welfare noted that HM Government has made clear that the production of foie gras from ducks or geese which have been force fed raises serious welfare concerns and that the production of foie gras by force feeding is already illegal in the UK.
The Action Plan also noted that now that the United Kingdom has left the EU, we are committed to building a clear evidence base to inform decisions on banning the import or sale of foie gras and other products derived from low-welfare systems.
HM Government is currently continuing to build this evidence base. No specific deadline has been set for this exercise.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 64157
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Exports Imports Foie gras
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- 2022-10-20 15:50:51 +0100
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