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Poultry: Animal Welfare

Asked by Gregory StaffordConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 28 April 2025UIN 46635

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many applications have been received from commercial laying hen and pullet keepers for the Laying Hen Housing for Health and Welfare Grant in England.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

The deadline for online applications was the 18 September 2024. The Rural Payments Agency received 103 applications. The deadline for full applications is 28 April 2026. As of 22 April 25, one full application has been received. Checks to confirm eligibility against the requirements of the Laying Hen Housing for Health and Welfare Grant will be completed as part of full application process.

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