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Written question asked by Adrian Ramsay (Green Party) 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 Friday, 4 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Crustaceans: Animal Welfare

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the planned timetable is for publishing official guidance setting out legally compliant killing methods for decapod crustaceans to industry.

Answer

The Animal Welfare Strategy sets out Government priorities until 2030. Policies will be delivered throughout this time, including policy on decapod crustaceans.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24998
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Animal welfare Shellfish
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk