Written question asked by Ruth Jones (Labour) on Thursday, 10 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 October 2024 (named day). It was answered by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 October 2024 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Foie Gras: Imports
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 17 September 2024 to Question 3584 on Foie Gras: Imports, whether he plans to publish a consultation on a potential ban on the import of foie gras.
- Answer
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The Government shares the British public's high regard for animal welfare and has made clear that the production of foie gras from ducks or geese using force feeding raises serious welfare concerns.
The Government looks forward to delivering the most ambitious programme for animal welfare in a generation.
Ministers are reviewing policies and any next steps will be announced in due course.
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- Written question
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- 8465
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Imports Public consultation Foie gras
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