Every parliamentary written question tabled by Andrew Rosindell this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
Showing 141–150 of 150 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to support the environments of the Overseas Territories in the context of the forthcoming end of nature and climate financing commitments.
The UK Government remains committed to supporting the UK Overseas Territories to protect their diverse and unique environments. Discussions are ongoing regarding funding for biodiversity in the Territories, as part of the Spending Review process; and ther...
Food and Rural Affairs, when he expects the Animal Welfare Committee to (a) complete and (b) publish its review of responsible sourcing of fur.
Defra is continuing to build the evidence base on the fur sector. The Animal Welfare Committee’s opinion on the sustainable sourcing of fur is due to complete in 2025 and will be published on GOV.UK thereafter.
Food and Rural Affairs, what is his planned timescale for introducing legislation to ban the use of snares in England.
This is a devolved matter and the information provided therefore relates to England only. The Government will introduce the most ambitious programme for animal welfare in a generation. As outlined in our manifesto, we will bring an end to the use of snare...
Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the answer of 26 July 2024 to Question HL226 on Animal Products: Imports, what his Department’s planned timescale is for banning the import of hunting trophies.
I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to PQ 591.
Food and Rural Affairs, what his planned timescale is for the delivery of animal health and welfare pathway grants to the pig farming sector.
The Government will work closely with the pig farming sector to deliver high standards of animal health and welfare. The Government is currently listening to farmers, as well as assessing data and information about what’s working and what isn’t before set...
Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to publish the responses to his Department’s consultation entitled Fairer food labelling, which closed on 7 May 2024; and whether he plans to bring forward legislation
A public consultation on fairer food labelling was undertaken between March and May 2024 by the previous Government. This sought views on proposals to improve and extend current mandatory method of production labelling. We are now carefully considering al...
Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make it his policy to consult international zoological accreditation and certification bodies on future regulations under the Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023.
The Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023 provides a framework for the introduction of future bans on the advertising and offering for sale, in England and Northern Ireland, of low-welfare animal activities abroad. We are considering our next steps and future bans will be evidence based and subject to parliamentary scrutiny. Evidence will support why any specific advertising ban is needed and relevant stakeholder engagement will be undertaken to ensure future bans will not prohibit high welfare tourist activity. The Government will introduce the most ambitious programme for animal welfare in a generation. We are considering the most effective ways to deliver these commitments and will be setting out next steps in due course.
Food and Rural Affairs, if he will publish a timetable for consulting on the activities that should fall within the activity regulations under the Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023.
The Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023 provides a framework for the introduction of future bans on the advertising and offering for sale, in England and Northern Ireland, of low-welfare animal activities abroad. We are considering our next steps and future bans will be evidence based and subject to parliamentary scrutiny. Evidence will support why any specific advertising ban is needed and relevant stakeholder engagement will be undertaken to ensure future bans will not prohibit high welfare tourist activity. The Government will introduce the most ambitious programme for animal welfare in a generation. We are considering the most effective ways to deliver these commitments and will be setting out next steps in due course.
Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to improve water quality in the River Rom.
The Secretary of State recently met with water company bosses, including Thames Water, to make it clear that water firms will be held accountable for their performance for customers and the environment. During the meeting, water bosses signed up to the Government’s initial package of reforms to reduce sewage pollution and attract investment to upgrade infrastructure. The Government also announced a new Water (Special Measures) Bill, which will turn around the performance of water companies, in the King’s Speech. The Bill will strengthen regulation, give the water regulator new powers to ban the payment of bonuses if environmental standards are not met and increase accountability for water executives. These are the first critical steps in enabling a long-term and transformative reset of the entire water sector. I would also refer the hon. Member to the Written Statement made by the Secretary of State on 18 July, HCWS3. The Environment Agency is working collaboratively with partners within the Roding, Beam, and Ingrebourne Catchment Partnership to improve the water quality and biodiversity of the River Rom.
Food and Rural Affairs, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to (a) protect the title veterinary nurse and (b) improve regulation of veterinary practices.
Defra is engaging with the veterinary sector to understand the needs of the industry and what appropriate government intervention might look like.