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Written question asked by Apsana Begum (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 May 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Poultry: Animal Housing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has had discussions with animal welfare organisations on the potential merits of prohibiting the import of eggs produced using caged systems for laying hens.

Answer

The Department has had wide ranging discussions with animal welfare organisations and other stakeholders on laying hen cage reform, including conversations relating to egg imports.

As set out in the UK’s trade strategy, the Government will always consider whether overseas produce has an unfair advantage. Where necessary, the Government will be prepared to use the full range of powers at the Government’s disposal to protect the UK’s most sensitive sectors.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2795
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Animal housing Eggs Imports Poultry
Link
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