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Written question asked by Ruth Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Poultry: Animal Welfare

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment has been made of the risk of increased imports of lower-welfare eggs following domestic reforms to housing systems for laying hens.

Answer

The Government has carried out an assessment and, as part of the recent consultation on laying hen cage reform, sought views on that assessment. The consultation also sought additional evidence on how the proposals will affect egg production costs and current levels of imports and exports. We are now analysing the consultation responses and will publish a formal response in due course.

This Government will always consider whether overseas goods benefit from an unfair advantage and any impact on UK producers. Where necessary, the Government will use the full range of powers at the Government’s disposal, including permanent quotas, exclusions and safeguards.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10711
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Animal welfare Eggs Imports Poultry
Link
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