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Written question asked by Dan Carden (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 September 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Poultry: Regulation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what further legislative actions her Department is considering to mandate or ban the use of specific breeds of chicken in UK farming.

Answer

There are currently no plans to mandate or ban the use of specific breeds of chicken. As set out in the Animal Welfare Strategy, the government is considering how it can support voluntary efforts to move away from the use of fast-growing meat chicken breeds.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26605
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Poultry Regulation
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk