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Government Departments: Animal Welfare

Asked by Irene CampbellLabourTreasuryTabled Answered 3 March 2026UIN 115040

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of ensuring that the Treasury Green Book takes account of the statutory duty introduced by the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022 in the appraisal of policies across government.

Answered by James Murray

HM Treasury published an updated version of the Green Book on 5th February, which acknowledges the statutory role of the ASC and includes language in paragraph 8.84 noting that appraisals should consider the effects of a proposal on the welfare of animals.

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