Written question asked by Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 19 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Friday, 23 October 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Cephalopods: Animal Welfare
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has considered the potential merits of including cephalopods in the core protections of the Animal Welfare Act 2026.
- Answer
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Defra set out in its Animal Welfare Strategy that the department will develop the evidence base through research and continued stakeholder engagement. This work is ongoing and the Government will keep the legislative position under review, as is standard practice.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 36001
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Cephalopods
- Legislation
- Animal Welfare Act 2006
- Link
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- 2026-10-23 13:22:46 +0100
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