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Hunting

Asked by Chris HinchliffLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 2 March 2026UIN 113291

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the attendance of terrier handlers at trail hunting events with dogs and tools capable of digging out fox

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

This Government is committed to enacting a ban on trail hunting, in line with its manifesto commitment. Work to determine the best approach for doing so is ongoing and Defra intends to consult this year on how to deliver a ban.

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