Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 121597
Animal Welfare
Tabled: 17 March 2026
Answered: 24 March 2026
Question
Freddie van Mierlo
Liberal Democrat — Henley and Thame
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department plans to introduce a formalised interdepartmental framework to help prevent gaps in planning between her Department and the Home Office on issues with potential
Answer
Dame Angela EagleA formalised interdepartmental framework is not required. Defra works closely with the Home Office across a range of policy areas where there are potential animal welfare impacts. Moreover, Government policy proposals are subject to the standard processes...
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