Written question asked by Owen Paterson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 March 2002. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Monday, 18 March 2002 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will ensure that in implementing the Welfare of Laying Hens Directive 1999/74/EC the requirements in the United Kingdom are the minimum laid down in the Directive. - (Holding answer 11 March 2002).

Answer: Mr. Paterson: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will ensure that in implementing the Welfare of Laying Hens Directive 1999/74/EC the requirements in the United Kingdom are the minimum laid down in the Directive. [41413] Mr. Morley: [holding answer 11 March 2002]: It is intended that the Welfare of Laying Hens Directive will be implemented in England without being added to in any way. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will follow suit. If changes are proposed there will be a full public consultation.

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