Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 17666

Pigs: Animal Housing

Tabled: 9 July 2026

Answered: 16 July 2026

Question

Gregory Stafford

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she can confirm that the forthcoming consultation on phasing out farrowing crates will be based on a transition to free farrowing systems rather than permitting the continued u

Answer

Stephen Morgan

The recently published animal welfare strategy sets out that ending the use of farrowing crates is a key priority for this Government. We want to work with the industry to help them transition away from the use of farrowing crates to alternative systems: ...

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