Written question asked by Sarah Champion (Labour) on Monday, 15 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 5 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Shellfish: Animal Welfare
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions her Department has had with the Seafish, Shellfish Association of Great Britain and the Crab and Lobster Management Group on the adequacy of the Codes of Practice for the Welfare of Crabs, Lobsters, Crawfish and Nephrops in helping to ensure the improvement of animal welfare standards.
- Answer
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The Government is committed to an evidence-based and proportionate approach to setting animal welfare standards for decapod crustaceans. As part of this, the Department has engaged with key stakeholders, such as the Shellfish Association of Great Britain, regarding current industry practices and standards.
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- 99783
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Shellfish
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