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Animal Welfare

Asked by Iqbal MohamedIndependentDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 26 February 2026UIN 114720

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to secure a debate on animal welfare and progress on the animal welfare strategy.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

A Westminster Hall Debate on the Animal Welfare Strategy was held on 21 January 2026. Parliament will be updated in the usual way as the Strategy progresses.

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