Written question asked by Sarah Champion (Labour) on Friday, 3 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 January 2025. It was answered by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Monday, 13 January 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Cephalopods and Shellfish: Animal Welfare
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of amending the definition of animals in the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to include (a) decapod crustaceans and (b) cephalopod molluscs.
- Answer
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The Government is committed to an evidence-based approach to improve welfare standards for decapod crustaceans and cephalopod molluscs. Defra seeks to commission research and expert opinion to inform any future policy decisions and welcomes the continued dialogue with stakeholders.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 21608
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Cephalopods Shellfish
- Legislation
- Animal Welfare Act 2006
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- 2025-09-05 18:43:56 +0100
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