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Poultry: Animal Welfare

Asked by Bob BlackmanConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 17 March 2026UIN 119238

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs whether a consultation on ending the routine culling of male chicks through in-ovo sexing is under consideration.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 4 March 2026 to the hon. Member for York Central, PQ UIN 116174.

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