Written question asked by Andrew George (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 14 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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Poultry: Animal Housing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that any ban on caged systems for laying hens is accompanied by equivalent trade measures which prevent the import of eggs and egg products produced to lower welfare standards than those permitted in the UK.

Answer

I refer the hon. Member to the response given on 18 March 2026 to the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend for PQ UIN 120331.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

1117

Session

2026-27

Grouped for answer

Yes

Subjects

Animal housing Eggs Import controls Imports Poultry Standards

Link

View this Written question on www.parliament.uk