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Written question asked by Kerry McCarthy (Labour) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Thursday, 3 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Pigs: Slaughterhouses

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she will publish the consultation on banning the use of carbon dioxide gas stunning of pigs promised in the animal welfare strategy.

Answer

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Epsom and Ewell, Helen Maguire, on 20 May 2026 to PQ UIN 613.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19883
Session
2026-27
Related items
Pigs: Slaughterhouses
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Animal welfare Carbon dioxide Pigs Regulation Slaughterhouses
Link
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