Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 2 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 January 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Fish Farming: Animal Welfare
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when his Department will introduce humane slaughter requirements for farmed fish.
- Answer
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Since publication of the Animal Welfare Committee’s updated Opinion on the welfare of farmed fish at the time of killing a GB-wide joint government-industry working group on farmed trout has been examining the issues raised in the report. This co-design work has made good progress on exploring potential options for more detailed welfare at killing requirements.
As set out in the Government’s animal welfare strategy, we will consult on introducing humane slaughter requirements for farmed fish into legislation in due course.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 102529
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Animal welfare strategy for England
Monday, 22 December 2025
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House of Commons
House of Lords
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Fish farming
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