Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 18337
Pigs: Animal Housing
Tabled: 13 July 2026
Answered: 16 July 2026
Question
Dr Zubir Ahmed
Labour — Glasgow South West
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she plans to launch the consultation on phasing out farrowing crates for pigs; and what support she plans to make available to farmers to transition away from farrowing systems.
Answer
Stephen MorganI refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Bolton South and Walkden on 10 July 2026, PQ UIN 15938 and the answer given on 14 July 2026 to the hon. Member for North West Norfolk, PQ UIN 17025.