| Author (Corporate) | United Kingdom: House of Commons: Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee |
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| Publisher | The Stationery Office (TSO) |
| Series Title | 9th Report |
| Series Details | (2010-12)HC 830 |
| Publication Date | 2011 |
| ISBN | 978-0-21-556122-0 (Vol I) |
| Content Type | Policy-making |
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The Welfare of Laying Hens Directive (Council Directive 1999/74/EC), which applies to businesses with over 350 laying hens, provides that conventional cage systems must not be used after 1 January 2012. UK egg producers have spent around £400 million to improve conditions for laying hens and, according to this report, will be left at a competitive disadvantage if cheaper, illegal and non-compliant shell eggs and egg products can be imported to the UK from other European countries. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201012/cmselect/cmenvfru/830/83002.htm |
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| Subject Categories | Business and Industry |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, United Kingdom |
