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Food: Sussex

Asked by Mims DaviesConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 2 September 2025UIN 69905

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps has he taken to reduce regulations on (a) small-scale abattoirs and (b) other rural food producers in Sussex.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

Defra is working closely with industry stakeholders and the Food Standards Agency to maintain high standards of public and animal health while identifying opportunities to ease regulatory and administrative burdens on small-scale abattoirs and rural food producers, including those in Sussex.

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