Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 57943

Slaughterhouses

Tabled: 5 June 2025

Answered: 12 June 2025

Question

Charlie Maynard

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of implementing a graduated regulatory system for smaller scale abattoirs operating within smaller distribution areas on (a) movemen

Answer

Daniel Zeichner

The Government recognises the vital role smaller abattoirs play in supporting a resilient food supply chain and reducing journey times for livestock, which minimises the risk of welfare issues arising during transport. However, to date there has been no f...

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