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<p>Animal welfare is an important issue, and we are committed to strengthening standards
and protections through our Action Plan for Animal Welfare which sets out our vision
for a wide range of ambitious improvements.</p><p> </p><p>We are committed to exploring
the phasing out of confinement systems. Decisions on the timing of public consultation
around this issue must be carefully considered in light of wider challenges Britain’s
farmers are currently facing.</p><p> </p><p>Last year we ran an extensive call for
evidence on the impacts, costs and deliverability of food labelling for animal welfare
as part of our work on the new Animal Health and Welfare Pathway. Based on the evidence
provided, and as announced in our Food Strategy, we plan to consult on reforming mandatory
labelling for animal welfare, and proposals are being co-developed with partners across
the supply chain.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to drive forward our animal welfare agenda
through legislation as Parliamentary time allows, and through non-legislative reforms.</p>
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