November 2023
Dear Constituent,
Thank you for contacting me regarding the Pig Farming.
The UK is ahead of most other pig producing countries in terms of zero confinement farrowing, in that 40 per cent of the national sow breeding herd farrow freely on outdoor pig units with no option of confinement. The Government’s animal welfare priorities for its Animal Health and Welfare Pathway include supporting producers to transition away from confinement systems.
Please be assured that I will continue to monitor progress on this matter.
With best wishes,
Kind regards,
Jonathan Lord MP
Member of Parliament for Woking