Written question asked by Ruth Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Thursday, 25 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Poultry: Animal Housing
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when the Government will publish the findings of its consultation on a proposed ban on keeping a) laying hens, b) pullets and c) breeder layers in cages.
- Answer
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A UK-wide consultation on laying hen cage reform was launched on 12 January 2026 and closed on 9 March 2026. The Government is now analysing consultation responses and will publish a formal response in due course.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 10707
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Animal housing Poultry
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- 2026-06-25 13:35:44 +0100
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