Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 76014
Pigs: Animal Housing
Tabled: 9 September 2025
Answered: 8 October 2025
Question
Rachael Maskell
Labour (Co-op) — York Central
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she is having with (a) farming bodies and (b) animal welfare organisations on the potential for phasing out the use of farrowing crates by indoor pig farms.
Answer
Dame Angela EagleI refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 5 September 2025 to the hon. Member for Ashfield, PQ 73693.