Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 119238

Poultry: Animal Welfare

Tabled: 10 March 2026
Answered: 17 March 2026

Question

Bob Blackman

ConservativeHarrow East

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs whether a consultation on ending the routine culling of male chicks through in-ovo sexing is under consideration.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 4 March 2026 to the hon. Member for York Central, PQ UIN 116174.