Ministers stay silent on pledge to ban foie gras as EU talks approach
Exclusive: Animal rights groups fear veterinary deal aimed at reducing border checks will prevent promised import ban
Ministers have declined to restate their election pledge to ban the importation of foie gras in response to claims that a proposed “reset” with the EU will make it impossible.
Negotiations with Brussels over a veterinary agreement to reduce the need for border checks on agricultural products are due to start in May with the aim of boosting economic growth.
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