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Foie Gras: Imports

Asked by James MacClearyLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 17 September 2024UIN 3584

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department plans to introduce a ban on the import of foie gras.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

This Government shares the British public’s high regard for animal welfare. Foie gras production using force feeding has been banned in the UK for 17 years and it is not compatible with our animal welfare legislation.

This Labour Government will introduce the most ambitious programme for animal welfare in a generation.

Ministers are reviewing policies, which will be announced in due course.

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