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Ministry of Defence: Land

Asked by Ruth JonesLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 14 October 2024UIN 900605

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he is taking steps to prevent trail hunting on land owned or managed by his Department.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Department is currently reviewing its position on trail hunting that takes place on the Defence Estate. I would like to stress that no licences to trail hunt on Ministry of Defence land have been granted for the 2024-25 hunting season, whilst I work with colleagues across Government to ensure any decision is understanding of rural communities, and animal welfare.

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