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      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4176", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Shipley"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1543971/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<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\u2019s 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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