Written question asked by Bridget Prentice (Labour) on Friday, 30 October 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 November 1998. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 12 November 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food
- Question
- To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what measures he has taken to improve the welfare of battery hens.
- Answer
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Ms Bridget Prentice: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what measures he has taken to improve the welfare of battery hens. [58063] Mr. Morley: Following pressure from the UK, European Commission proposals aimed at updating and improving current EU rules on the welfare of laying hens in battery cages were published in March. We initiated discussions during our presidency and will continue to work for an early phase out of the battery cage throughout Europe and improved standards in the interim.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 58063; 319 c316W
- Session
- 1997-98
- Subjects
- Animal housing Animal welfare Poultry
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