Written question asked by Paula Barker (Labour) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 September 2026 (named day). 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
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Animal Welfare Strategy, published in December 2025, what legislative vehicle she plans to use for any ban on the carbon dioxide gas stunning of pigs; and when she plans to bring that legislation forward.
- Answer
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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
- 22019
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Carbon dioxide Pigs Regulation Slaughterhouses
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- 2026-09-08 12:25:39 +0100
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