Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 74225
Red Tractor Assurance
Tabled: 2 September 2025
Answered: 11 September 2025
Question
Helen Maguire
Liberal Democrat — Epsom and Ewell
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has met with representatives from Red Tractor to discuss the effectiveness of the Red Tractor assurance scheme regarding animal welfare standards.
Answer
Dame Angela EagleThe Red Tractor assurance scheme is independent from Government. We have not met with representatives of Red Tractor to discuss the effectiveness of the Red Tractor scheme standards.