Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 114720

Animal Welfare

Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 26 February 2026

Question

Iqbal Mohamed

IndependentDewsbury and Batley

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.

Answer

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.