Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 58606

Pigs: Animal Housing

Tabled: 10 June 2025
Answered: 17 June 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department plans to convene a cross-sectoral task force to develop a pathway to crate-free farrowing for the pig industry.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner
The use of farrowing crates and other close confinement systems for farmed animals is an issue which the Department is currently considering very carefully. The Animal Health and Welfare Pathway supports farmers to improve animal health and welfare throug...
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