Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 71411
Livestock: Animal Welfare
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 3 September 2025
Named DayQuestion
Dr Neil Hudson
Conservative — Epping Forest
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to improve the welfare of farm animals transported within the UK.
Answer
Daniel ZeichnerAll farm animals transported in the UK are protected by comprehensive legal requirements aimed at protecting their welfare. These include the provision of sufficient space, feed and water, ensuring that vehicles used are fit for purpose and secure and tha...
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