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Pigs: Slaughterhouses

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs written question – answered at on 22 June 2026.

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Photo of Ann Davies Ann Davies Plaid Cymru, Caerfyrddin

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress she has made on the consultation on banning the use of carbon dioxide gas stunning of pigs.

Photo of James McMurdock James McMurdock Independent, South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department plans to consult on the future use of carbon dioxide gas as a method of slaughtering pigs.

Photo of Stephen Morgan Stephen Morgan The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

As set out in the animal welfare strategy, the Government will consult on banning carbon dioxide gas stunning of pigs and on possible timescales for phasing out this method. Further details will be set out later this year.

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  • (Citation: HC Deb, 22 June 2026, cW)

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