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Trapping: Regulation

Asked by Perran MoonLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 17 September 2025UIN 76451

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress her Department has made on implementing a ban on the use, sale, and possession of snare traps in England; and whether she has a planned timeline for legislative action.

Answered by Mary Creagh

The Government will introduce the most ambitious programme for animal welfare in a generation. As outlined in our manifesto, we will bring an end to the use of snare traps in England. We are considering the most effective way to deliver this commitment and will be setting out next steps in due course.

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