Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Craig Tracey and David Rutley

Thursday 21st February 2019 Commons Chamber

[Craig Tracey (North Warwickshire) (Con)]

T2. Leaving the EU gives us the opportunity to enhance animal welfare standards, and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has consistently said that, once we have left, we will control the export of live animals. Will the Minister confirm that all options are still on the table and that a ban remains a possibility?

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (David Rutley)]

It has been made clear, and it was a manifesto commitment, that once we leave the European Union, we will take early steps to control the export of live farm animals. We are considering all options in the context of our exit from the EU and as part of our broader commitment to further strengthen animal welfare standards.