Written question asked by Yasmin Qureshi (Labour) on Monday, 6 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Friday, 10 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Pigs: Animal Housing

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she intends to publish a consultation on phasing out the use of farrowing crates for sows.

Answer: The Animal Welfare Strategy sets out that ending the use of cages and crates is a key priority for this Government. We will be consulting on the transition away from the use of farrowing crates to alternative systems, in due course.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 15938
Session: 2026-27
Related items: Pigs: Animal Housing
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Subjects: Animal housing Pigs
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