Helen Morgan MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Bovine Tuberculosis: TestingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8755More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the reliability of the tuberculin skin test currently used for detecting bovine tuberculosis.
Answer: The tuberculin skin test, also known as the Single Intradermal Comparative Cervical Tuberculin (SICCT) test, is the primary screening test for TB in cattle in the UK and the internationally accepted standard for detecting TB in cattle. No diagnostic test ...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBovine Tuberculosis: VaccinationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8754More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she has taken to help develop an effective vaccine to control the spread of bovine tuberculosis.
Answer: The CattleBCG vaccine, when coupled with the new Detect Infected amongst Vaccinated Animals (DIVA) skin test, represents a significant advancement in bovine TB control for cattle herds. Field trials began in June 2021, with the final planned phase now und...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTuberculosis: Disease ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8753More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to eradicate the spread of tuberculosis among wildlife and livestock.
Answer: On 10 June 2026, a co‑designed bovine TB control strategy for England, developed and recommended by the Steering Group of the Bovine TB Partnership, was published: https://tbhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Recommended-Bovine-TB-Strategy.pdf. The...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBovine Tuberculosis: Disease ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8752More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the economic effect on farmers of cattle culling in areas with a high incidence of bovine tuberculosis.
Answer: Bovine TB control places significant costs and disruption on farmers, vets, and rural communities, particularly those in areas with high incidence rates. Defra commissioned research published in 2020 outlines the economic costs of TB breakdowns on wide ra...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBovine Tuberculosis: Disease ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8751More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment of the strategy and outcomes of Ireland's Bovine Tuberculosis Programme as a model for tackling the spread of tuberculosis.
Answer: While no formal assessment of Ireland’s Bovine Tuberculosis Programme has been conducted, the 2025 Godfray evidence review, commissioned by Defra, draws on a broad range of scientific and policy evidence, including international experience where relevant....
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBovine Tuberculosis: Disease ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8750More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what data her Department holds on the prevalence of bovine tuberculosis in areas where badger culls have been undertaken.
Answer: The Animal and Plant Health Agency publish annual TB monitoring data for each badger control area licensed from 2013. The latest report, published in September 2025 is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bovine-tb-in-cattle-badger-con...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPigs: Livestock IndustryDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what meetings ministers have had with a) independent pig producers or b) representatives of the pig industry since 5 September 2025.
Answer: Defra Ministers have met with representatives of the pig industry on several occasions since 5 September 2025.
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPigs: Livestock IndustryDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7301More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to protect independent pig producers.
Answer: The Government brought in the Fair Dealing (Pigs) Regulations 2025 for the pig sector, to give pig producers stronger protections against unfair contract practices and greater certainty. Defra works closely with trade bodies from across the pig supply cha...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPigs: Livestock IndustryDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7300More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the Fair Dealing Obligations (Pig) Regulations 2025.
Answer: The Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations (FDOP) are the result of extensive consultation with farmers, producer groups and the wider industry. They have applied to any new contracts since August 2025 and will come into force fully (for all contract...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: Import DutiesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3923More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of suspending tariffs on supermarket foods on British producers.
Answer: As part of wider efforts to reduce pressure on prices, the Government is launching a business engagement exercise on suspending tariffs on over 100 types of products including biscuits, chocolate and dried fruit and nuts. The proposal takes account of do...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Permitted Development RightsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 386More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her department has considered the potential merits of expanding Permitted Development Rights for agricultural developments.
Answer: Defra is exploring how to improve the planning system for key food and farming infrastructure and working closely with MHCLG, Natural England and the Environment Agency to deliver on these priorities. This Government is delivering the biggest reform to pl...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Planning PermissionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 385More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessments her department has made of the benefits to a) the environment and b) animal welfare of a more supportive planning system for agricultural applications.
Answer: Defra is exploring how to improve the planning system for key food and farming infrastructure and working closely with MHCLG, Natural England and the Environment Agency to deliver on these priorities. This Government is delivering the biggest reform to pl...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Planning PermissionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 384More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with ministers in MHCLG about further planning system reform aimed at supporting farmers and growers.
Answer: Defra is exploring how to improve the planning system for key food and farming infrastructure and working closely with MHCLG, Natural England and the Environment Agency to deliver on these priorities. This Government is delivering the biggest reform to pl...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: EU CountriesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 290More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the European Commission's press release entitled Commission adopts temporary State aid framework to support sectors affected by Middle East crisis, published on 29 Ap
Answer: The Government understands the concerns of farmers and food producers regarding market volatility and are taking seriously the impacts of the Middle East Conflict on the food and farming sector.Defra is investing £120m in 2026 on grants to boost productiv...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Fertilisers and FuelsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 289More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to support farmers with changes in costs of fuel and fertiliser due to the war in Iran.
Answer: Food security is a priority for Government, and it is taking the impacts from developments from the Middle East conflict seriously. Defra is actively monitoring all risks across food supply chains, including through regular engagement with industry and ac...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFertilisers and Food SupplyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 288More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the war in Iran on (a) fertiliser supplies and (b) food security.
Answer: Food security is a priority for Government, and it is taking the impacts from developments from the Middle East conflict seriously. Defra is actively monitoring all risks across food supply chains, including through regular engagement with industry and ac...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDairy Farming: Climate ChangeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128398More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how her Department plans to support dairy farms in North Shropshire, who fall within the highest area for heat risk in the country and face escalating climate-related challenges.
Answer: The Defra-funded Food, Farming & Natural Environment Climate Service led out of the Met Office has developed evidence on adaptation options which improve resilience of the agri-food sector, including cost and ease of implementation. These adaptation o...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDairy Farming: Climate ChangeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128397More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of increasing heat risk to UK dairy farms on grazing land and silage production to feed livestock.
Answer: The Defra-funded Food, Farming & Natural Environment Climate Service led out of the Met Office has developed evidence on adaptation options which improve resilience of the agri-food sector, including cost and ease of implementation. These adaptation o...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFood Supply: Climate ChangeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128396More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help reduce the potential impact of climate change-driven food inflation on food security.
Answer: Defra is taking action to reduce this impact and support the continued production and supply of food for UK citizens. For example, we are actively implementing the third National Adaptation Programme which sets out a range of measures to improve resilienc...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordInsects: Waste DisposalDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124254More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will consider reclassifying insects from the farmed livestock classification under Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009, Article 3(6), to enable insect bioconversion for waste treatment
Answer: There are no plans to review Article 3(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 that defines insects as farmed animals and therefore restricts their use in insect bioconversion for waste treatment. This is because catering waste cannot be fed to farmed animals....
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate her Department has made of the amount of agricultural land egg producers will require to comply with the proposed ban on colony cages.
Answer: In preparation for the recent consultation on laying hen cage reform, the Government carried out a general assessment of the potential impact of the proposed reforms to laying hen welfare policy on the competitiveness and viability of UK egg producers and...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122236More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of a ban on colony cages on the agricultural land market.
Answer: In preparation for the recent consultation on laying hen cage reform, the Government carried out a general assessment of the potential impact of the proposed reforms to laying hen welfare policy on the competitiveness and viability of UK egg producers and...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAgricultural Products: Origin MarkingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121016More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that imported food products do not use British branding.
Answer: All food sold on the UK market, including that which is imported, must comply with UK food labelling rules. The fundamental principle of the UK’s food labelling rules is that information provided to the consumer must not mislead and must enable the safe u...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAgricultural Products: Origin MarkingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121015More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department plans to accept the recommendation of the Farming Profitability Review to introduce a requirement that the use of British branding on country-of-original labelli
Answer: The Government knows that many consumers value the opportunity to buy British and support their local food economy The Farming Profitability Review points to areas where additional assurance schemes and refreshed voluntary principles could add value. The ...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMilk: Supply ChainsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 9 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what information her department holds on the profit margins for producers, processors and retailers at each stage in the milk supply chain.
Answer: The UK dairy industry is a resilient and dynamic sector operating in an open market where profit margins are established by the interaction of those in supply chains including farmers, processors, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers. Defra does not coll...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
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