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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK) on Monday, 22 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 June 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Friday, 26 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Slaughterhouses: India

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether methods of animal slaughter have featured in trade negotiations with India.

Answer

All agri food products must comply with UK import requirements in order to be placed on the UK market. This includes ensuring imported meat products have been slaughtered to animal welfare standards equivalent to our domestic standards.

The UK’s Free Trade Agreement with India is consistent with this requirement. The agreement also includes commitments to cooperate on animal welfare.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11614
Session
2026-27
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
India Trade agreements Slaughterhouses
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk