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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Monday, 4 March 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 March 2019. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 March 2019 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Poultry: Chlorine

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the suitability of chlorinated chicken for the UK market.

Answer

The Government has made it clear that we will not water down our food or animal welfare standards in pursuit of any trade deal. Existing food standards on issues such as chlorinated chicken will come across through the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. This will continue when we leave the EU.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
227989
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Poultry Chlorine
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk