Written Question·Treasury·UIN 115040
Government Departments: Animal Welfare
Tabled: 23 February 2026
Answered: 3 March 2026
Question
Irene Campbell
Labour — North Ayrshire and Arran
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of ensuring that the Treasury Green Book takes account of the statutory duty introduced by the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022 in the appraisal of policies ac
Answer
James MurrayHM Treasury published an updated version of the Green Book on 5th February, which acknowledges the statutory role of the ASC and includes language in paragraph 8.84 noting that appraisals should consider the effects of a proposal on the welfare of animals...
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