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Written question asked by Dan Norris (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 8 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Monday, 15 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Game: Animal Breeding

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of using raised laying cages for breeding pheasants and partridges on the welfare of those birds.

Answer

The Government remains firmly committed to maintaining and improving animal welfare and is aware of the strong public feeling on keeping gamebirds in cages. As stated in the Animal Welfare Strategy, the Government will improve its understanding of the welfare issues on how gamebirds are reared in the gamebird sector through issuing a call for evidence.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7356
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Animal housing Animal breeding Partridges Pheasants
Link
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