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Greyhound Racing

Asked by Liz JarvisLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 18 September 2024UIN 5214

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of banning greyhound racing.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

The Government is aware of the concerns that surround greyhound racing. However, we also recognise that the sport is already attempting to address many of these issues. The Government is monitoring the sport’s progress and should further measures and protections be required we will, of course, consider options which are targeted, effective, and proportionate.

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