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Written question asked by Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Nature Conservation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps are being taken by her Department to ensure that animal conservation is recognised and promoted as part of a future UK – EU SPS veterinary agreement.

Answer

Defra is committed to supporting animal conservation and has been clear about the importance of our high animal welfare standards.

This Government has committed, with the EU, to conclude negotiations before the next UK-EU Summit on the SPS Agreement which will make it easier to move animals between GB and the EU while protecting animal health and welfare standards. While those negotiations are ongoing, Defra cannot comment further on the SPS agreement.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18079
Session
2026-27
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
EU countries Disease control Imports Nature conservation
Link
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