Written Question · S7W-04857 · Session 7
In light of Animal Equality UK’s Freedom of Information findings, for what reason (a) no fish slaughter welfare inspections took place betw…
The question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of Animal Equality UK’s Freedom of Information findings, for what reason (a) no fish slaughter welfare inspections took place between September 2022 and April 2025, despite APHA being required to monitor welfare at slaughter from February 2022 and (b) no slaughter vessels were inspected between February 2022 and July 2026, and what action it will take, and by when, to ensure regular, unannounced welfare inspections of all shore-based fish slaughter facilities and slaughter vessels.
The answer
Awaiting answer, due 19 Nov 2026. Lodged 5 Nov 2026.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S7W-04857 by reference.