Inquiry to consider farm animal welfare post-Brexit
Committee members are welcoming views from stakeholders on a number of questions.
A short inquiry is set to explore the implications of Brexit for farm animal welfare, with the aim of informing the government on the challenges and opportunities it could face.
The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee will take evidence from key industry representatives and academic experts at a roundtable discussion next month (5 April).
Committee members are also welcoming views from stakeholders on a number of questions:
- What impact will Brexit have on assurance and standards in relation to farm animal welfare?
- Is a decline in farm animal welfare standards post-Brexit inevitable?
- Which monitoring bodies will need to be replaced or strengthened?
- What will the government need to do to ensure continued protection for farm animals across the UK?
- How can the UK remain a world leader in farm animal welfare?
- What are the post-Brexit opportunities in relation to farm animal welfare?
- What is the role of consumer demand and consumer awareness in high farm animal welfare standards?
- What effect, if any, will the withdrawal from the EU have on the UK's ability to promote farm animal welfare?
All submissions should be sent to the clerk of the committee, Celia Stenderup-Petersen, by 8 April 2017: stenderuppetersenc@parliament.uk
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