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Animal Welfare: Tourism

Asked by James McMurdockIndependentDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 18 February 2026UIN 112495

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on the regulation of travel companies advertising overseas animal tourism activities that involve low welfare standards.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

The Secretary of State has regular discussions with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on a range of issues.

As set out in the animal welfare strategy, published in December 2025, we are continuing to engage with stakeholders to explore both legislative and non-legislative options to stop the advertising of low-welfare animal activities abroad.

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