VerbatimParliament, as it happens

Foie Gras: Imports

Asked by Manuela PerteghellaLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 23 February 2026UIN 112460

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if her Department will introduce a ban on the importation of foie gras into the UK during this Parliament.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

The Government shares the British public's high regard for animal welfare and has made clear that the production of foie gras from ducks or geese using force feeding raises serious welfare concerns.

Foie gras production using force feeding has been banned in the UK for nearly 20 years as it is not compatible with our animal welfare legislation.

Defra is continuing to consider the evidence and options in relation to foie gras.

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim