Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN HL1783
Sheep: Animal Welfare
Tabled: 8 July 2026
Answered: 15 July 2026
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government when they will publish the results of the lamb welfare consultation on proposed changes to castration and tail docking methods, which closed on 9 March.
Answer
The Government is currently analysing the consultation responses and will publish a formal response in due course.