Poultry: Animal Welfare
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department plans to issue new guidance on the handling of chickens by their legs.
Answered by Daniel Zeichner
We are carefully considering the recommendations in the Animal Welfare Committee’s report on the welfare implications of carrying methods for poultry to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare and will set out next steps in due course.
Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →