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Written question asked by Mark Sewards (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Livestock: Animal Welfare

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department plans to require the routine publication of farmed animal welfare inspection reports across all farmed species.

Answer

The Government recognises the importance of transparency where it relates to the welfare of farmed animals. The Government publishes the Multi Annual National Control Plan (MANCP) Annual Reports which includes national data on inspections.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12920
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Animal welfare Inspections Livestock
Link
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