Answer given by Mr Dalli on behalf of the Commission

3.5.2012

With regard to the ban on un-enriched cages for laying hens[1], the Commission refers to its answer to Written Question E‑001113/2012[2].

Regarding the enforcement of Council Directive 2008/120/EC on the protection of pigs[3], the Commission would refer to its answer to Written Question E‑002588/20122.

• [1] Council Directive 1999/74/EC of 19 July 1999 laying down minimum standards for the protection of laying hens, OJ L 203, 3.8.1999, p. 53.
• [2] http://www.europarl.europa.eu/QP-WEB
• [3] OJ L 47, 18.2.2009, p. 47.

OJ C 124 E, 30/04/2013