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Poultry: Animal Housing

Asked by Mr Angus MacDonaldLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 22 June 2026UIN 3693

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his department plans to take in response to the consultation on the use of cages and crates for laying hens which closed on 9 March 2026.

Answered by Stephen Morgan

The Government is analysing consultation responses and will publish a formal response in due course.

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