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Fur (Import and Sale) Bill

Asked by Katie WhiteLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 18 June 2025UIN 59224

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department plans to support the Fur (Import and Sale) Bill.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

In accordance with parliamentary convention, the Government will set out its formal position on this Bill when it receives its Second Reading.

Defra is continuing to build the evidence base on the fur sector. This includes commissioning our expert Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) to produce a report on what constitutes responsible sourcing of fur. The AWC report will add to our understanding of the fur industry and help inform next steps.

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