Do you think the law should or should not allow cows or sheep to be transported abroad before being slaughtered?

Fieldwork dates: 14 March 2019 - 7 February 2021
Data from: Great Britain
Results from: 4 polls

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Results for: Do you think the law should or should not allow cows or sheep to be transported abroad before being slaughtered?
Fieldwork end date Pollster	7 February 2021 Poll by NatCen	1 March 2020 Poll by NatCen	6 October 2019 Poll by NatCen	7 April 2019 Poll by NatCen
Definitely should	5%	5%	7%	6%
Probably should	16%	15%	15%	16%
Probably not	34%	32%	34%	34%
Definitely not	44%	46%	43%	43%

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“I would like you think about meat from Britain such as beef or lamb that is to be sold in a country such as France or Germany.

Some people say that it is OK for the cows or sheep to be transported abroad before being slaughtered, as that helps ensure the meat is fresh. Others say that the cows or sheep should be slaughtered in Britain because they find long-distance transport stressful..

Do you think the law should or should not allow cows or sheep to be transported abroad before being slaughtered?”

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Future of Britain - Food Policy