Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps is she taking to implement Defra’s commitment to embed and increase animal welfare in everyday farming practices as outlined in the Government's Farming Roadmap 2050.

To deliver this commitment, we are taking a range of actions through the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway and Animal Welfare Strategy, working with farmers, vets and industry to develop practical, evidence-based measures. Examples include preventative animal health measures, proposals to improve laying hen and lamb welfare, and work to improve resilience to climate change.