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Eggs: Imports

Asked by Clive JonesLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 5 November 2024UIN 11983

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to legislate to ensure that imported egg products meet welfare standards equivalent to the UK.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

The Government recognises farmers’ concerns about imports produced using methods not permitted in the UK. We have been clear that we will use our Trade Strategy to promote the highest food production standards.

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