Written question asked by Mike Penning (Conservative) on Friday, 25 February 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 March 2022. It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Monday, 7 March 2022 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Foie Gras: Imports
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress he has made on banning the import of foie gras; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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The Government has made clear that the production of foie gras from ducks or geese using force feeding raises serious welfare concerns. Now we have left the EU we are able to consider any further steps that could be taken in relation to foie gras that is produced overseas using force feeding practices, such as restrictions on import and sale. We are gathering information and will continue to speak to a range of interested parties about the issues involved. This is in line with the Government’s commitment to improving animal welfare standards as set out in the Action Plan for Animal Welfare.
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- Written question
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- 129762
- Session
- 2021-22
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- Subjects
- Imports Regulation Foie gras
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