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Poultry: Animal Housing

Asked by Andrew GeorgeLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 27 May 2026UIN 1115

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment has been made of the risk of increased imports of lower-welfare eggs following domestic reforms to housing systems for laying hens.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

I refer the hon. Member to the response given on 18 March 2026 to the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend for PQ UIN 120331.

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