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Written question asked by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Friday, 12 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 April 2024 (named day). It was answered by Mark Spencer (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 April 2024 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Pigs and Poultry: Animal Feed

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will open a consultation into allowing insect based protein to be fed to poultry and pigs.

Answer

Defra is committed to launching a consultation this summer on proposed changes to the livestock feed controls. These will include a proposal to allow insect processed protein in poultry and pig feed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21493
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Animal feed Insects Poultry Public consultation Pigs
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk