Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs written question – answered am ar 27 Chwefror 2024.
Giles Watling
Ceidwadwyr, Clacton
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate he has made of the total tonnage of foie gras imported in 2023; and whether he plans to ban its importation when produced via force-feeding.
Mark Spencer
The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
In 2023 the UK imported 628 tonnes of fatty livers of geese and ducks, valued at £3.3m (source HMRC UK Trade Info; data for 2023 is provisional and subject to change).
The Government shares the British public's high regard for animal welfare and has made clear that the production of foie gras from ducks or geese using force feeding raises serious welfare concerns.
We are committed to building a clear evidence base to inform future decisions. Any proposals would be informed by the evidence base and likely subject to consultation.
Yes1 person thinks so
No4 people think not
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