European Parliament 27 April 2012, Written question E-004429/12 Michel Dantin (PPE) to the Commission. Emergency measures ensuring compliance with Directive 1999/74/EC on the welfare of laying hens

Question for written answer E-004429/12 to the Commission Michel Dantin (PPE) (27 April 2012) Subject: Emergency measures ensuring compliance with Directive 1999/74/EC on the welfare of laying hens The European Union has laid down new measures regarding the size of poultry cages. These came into force on 1 January this year.