Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs written question – answered at on 4 November 2025.
Ruth Jones
Chair, Welsh Affairs Committee, Chair, Welsh Affairs Committee
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to increase the significance of improving animal welfare within the work of the Animal and Plant Health Agency.
Angela Eagle
The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Animal welfare is, and will continue to be, a high priority for the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). Through its knowledge and expertise, effective delivery of regulatory functions, and provision of guidance and advice, APHA plays a critical welfare role.
Yes1 person thinks so
No2 people think not
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