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Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023

Asked by Ruth JonesLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 10 July 2025UIN 65379

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to lay the Activity Regulations required to give effect to the Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023; and which activities he plans to prioritise.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

We continue to engage with stakeholders including the tourism industry and animal welfare groups to explore both legislative and non-legislative options to take forward changes to low-welfare activities abroad.

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