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Data: Motions & questions to 19 Nov 2026

Written Question · S7W-03699 · Session 7

What consideration it has given to extending the publication of farmed-animal welfare inspection reports beyond fish to include other farme…

Answered Asked by Ariane Burgess Green Lodged 25 Sep 2026

The question

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to extending the publication of farmed-animal welfare inspection reports beyond fish to include other farmed animals, including chickens, pigs, sheep and cattle.

The answer

Answered by Jim Fairlie on 20 Oct 2026 · 25 days after it was lodged, on time

The Scottish Government expects all keepers and owners of farmed animals including farmed salmon to meet the requirements of the Animal Health and Welfare Act (Scotland) 2006.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S7W-03699 by reference.