Written question asked by Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Pigs: Slaughterhouses
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Animal Welfare Strategy, published in December 2025, when she plans to begin consulting on the phasing out of the use of CO2 in animal slaughter.
- Answer
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As set out in this Government’s animal welfare strategy, Defra will consult on banning carbon dioxide gas stunning of pigs and on possible timescales for phasing out this method. Further details will be set out later this year.
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- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 613
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
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Animal welfare strategy for England
Monday, 22 December 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Pigs Slaughterhouses
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- 2026-09-08 12:25:40 +0100
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