Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 20 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Thursday, 23 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Livestock: Ammonia
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to reduce ammonia emissions from intensive pig and poultry farming.
- Answer
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Large intensive pig and poultry farms with livestock place numbers above specified size thresholds are regulated under the Environmental Permitting Regulations. The operators of these farms must hold a permit which requires implementation of best available techniques to reduce pollutant emissions, including ammonia. Regulated premises are regularly inspected to ensure compliance with permit conditions.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 128511
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Air pollution Poultry Pigs Ammonia
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- 2026-04-23 14:49:18 +0100
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