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Hunting: Animal Welfare

Asked by Alex BrewerLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 23 March 2026UIN 121606

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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when the consultation on banning trail hunting will begin.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

Defra intends to publish the consultation as soon as practicable.

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