Written question asked by Ruth Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 December 2025 (named day). It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Shellfish: Animal Welfare and Conservation
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the current legal protection regime for decapod crustaceans; and what steps is she taking to strengthen protections of the welfare of decapod crustaceans.
- Answer
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The Government is committed to an evidence-based and proportionate approach to setting welfare standards for decapod crustaceans. Defra has commissioned research to address a knowledge gap about how live decapods move from sea to plate. This is due to finish in 2026. In addition, a project on the welfare of decapod crustaceans across the supply chain is included in the Animal Welfare Committee’s current work plan.
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- Written question
- Reference
- 96253
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Conservation Shellfish
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- 2025-12-08 15:44:58 +0000
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