[Written Question] Livestock: Carbon Emissions

UK Parliament Written Questions Thursday 23 July 2026, 18:28 UTC By Lord Harlech 1 min read

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Question by: Lord Harlech Answering Body: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Question: To ask His Majesty's Government whether their plans for achieving net zero emissions include introducing targets to reduce livestock herd sizes.

Harlech Answering Body: (PERSON) Food and Rural Affairs (ORG)

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