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Written question asked by Baroness Redfern (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 July 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 August 2017. It was answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Conservative) on Friday, 28 July 2017 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Animals: Exports

Question

Her Majesty's Government what welfare measures they are taking to reduce or eliminate the export of live animalsĀ fromĀ the UK.

Answer

Once we leave the European Union, and in line with our manifesto commitment, we can take early steps to control the export of live farm animals for slaughter. We are considering all options.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1181
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Animal welfare Animals Exports
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk