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Poultry: Animal Housing

Asked by Brian MathewLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 30 October 2025UIN 84828

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of enriched cages on laying hens.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

We remain firmly committed to maintaining and improving animal welfare and want to work closely with the farming sector to deliver high standards.

The impact of enriched cages on laying hens is an issue which we are currently considering very carefully.

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