Written question asked by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle (Green Party) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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Sheep: Animal Welfare

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government when they will publish the results of the lamb welfare consultation on proposed changes to castration and tail docking methods, which closed on 9 March.

Answer

The Government is currently analysing the consultation responses and will publish a formal response in due course.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL1783

Session

2026-27

Subjects

Animal welfare Sheep

Link

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