Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 50476

Animal Welfare: Education

Tabled: 7 May 2025
Answered: 15 May 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether (a) his Department and (b) its agencies have (i) met and (ii) corresponded with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals on animal welfare policy in the last five years.

Answer

Catherine McKinnell
Schools are subject to statutory duties regarding political impartiality under section 406 and 407 of the Equality Act 1996. This means schools must not promote partisan political views and should ensure that pupils are provided with a balanced treatment ...
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