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Written question asked by Alex Mayer (Labour) on Monday, 23 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 March 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Cephalopods and Shellfish: Animal Welfare

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Animal Welfare Strategy for England, when the guidance on the welfare of decapods at time of killing will be published; and whether killing methods beyond live boiling are to be included in the Strategy.

Answer

The Government will publish guidance on which methods of killing decapods are compatible with the existing legal requirements on animal welfare at time of killing. This guidance is under development.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
122961
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Animal welfare Cephalopods Shellfish
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk