Written question asked by Ruth Jones (Labour) on Monday, 13 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Veterinary Services: Animal Welfare
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Government's Animal Welfare Strategy's commitment to work with the veterinary profession to reduce tail docking will involve specific guidance for vets to ensure they are not authorising illegal mutilations.
- Answer
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The Department has recently engaged with the Pig Veterinary Society and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons regarding reducing the incidence of pig tail docking, and we are now carefully considering the appropriate next steps, including the possibility of developing further guidance for veterinarians.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 126679
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Veterinary services
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- 2026-04-21 16:20:56 +0100
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