Written question asked by Phil Brickell (Labour) on Friday, 10 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2025. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 20 October 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Foie Gras: Imports
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress her Department has made on banning foie gras imports.
- Answer
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The Government shares the British public's high regard for animal welfare and has made clear that the production of foie gras from ducks or geese using force feeding raises serious welfare concerns. Foie gras production using force feeding has been banned in the UK for nearly 20 years as it is not compatible with our animal welfare legislation.
Defra is continuing to consider the evidence and options in relation to foie gras.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 79997
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Imports Foie gras
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- 2025-10-20 12:35:42 +0100
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