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Hunting: Dogs

Asked by James NaishLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 29 January 2026UIN 107198

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has to bring forward legislation to prohibit the use of dogs in hunting activities, including trail hunting.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

This Government is committed to enacting a ban on the activity of trail hunting in line with its manifesto commitment. Work to determine the best approach for doing so is ongoing and Defra intends to consult on how to deliver a ban this year. We plan to introduce legislation to ban the activity of trail hunting when Parliamentary time allows.

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