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Written question asked by Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 12 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Thursday, 18 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Pigmeat

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with relevant stakeholders on the UK pig meat sector; and what steps she is taking to support that sector through the consequences of China's ban on EU pig meat.

Answer

Ministers meet with representatives of the pig industry as part of wider engagement with the farming sector, and we continue to work closely with stakeholders while monitoring market impacts, including how shifts in global trade flows may affect UK prices, supply, and market stability.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9376
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Pigmeat
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk