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Pigs: Animal Housing

Asked by Rachael MaskellLabour (Co-op)Department for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 8 October 2025UIN 76014

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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she is having with (a) farming bodies and (b) animal welfare organisations on the potential for phasing out the use of farrowing crates by indoor pig farms.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 5 September 2025 to the hon. Member for Ashfield, PQ 73693.

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