Written question asked by Ruth Jones (Labour) on Thursday, 29 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 February 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Animal Sentience Committee
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment has she made of the effectiveness of her Department's engagement with reports produced by the Animal Sentience Committee.
- Answer
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Defra greatly values the work of the Animal Sentience Committee in ascertaining whether, in their view, ministers across Government have appropriately considered how policy decisions might affect the welfare of sentient animals.
As required under the Animal Welfare Sentience Act 2022 Defra fulfils its statutory duty by formally responding to those reports that fall within the Department’s remit. Where the Committee makes recommendations, these are considered in future development or implementation of the policy as appropriate.
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- 109592
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- 2024-26
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- Animal Sentience Committee
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