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Written question asked by Adrian Ramsay (Green Party) 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 Thursday, 10 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Foie Gras: Import Controls

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her Department's timetable is on making a decision on whether to introduce a ban on the importation of foie gras.

Answer

This Government shares the British public's high regard for animal welfare and is committed to delivering the most ambitious animal welfare programme in a generation, as set out in the Animal Welfare Strategy.

It has made clear that the production of foie gras from ducks or geese using force feeding raises serious welfare concerns. Production using force feeding has been banned in the UK for nearly 20 years as it is not compatible with our animal welfare legislation.

This Government remains committed to maintaining and enhancing animal welfare standards and recognises the strength of public feeling on this issue.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26813
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Animal welfare Import controls Regulation Foie gras
Link
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