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 Eagle
The 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.