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Gamekeepers

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 16 September 2025UIN 75590

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help support the game keeping industry.

Answered by Mary Creagh

We do not currently have specific policies that support the gamekeeping profession. However, in addition to our work to support the farming sector, Defra works across Government to ensure policies are rural proofed with the aim of supporting rural businesses and communities.

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