Written question asked by Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 July 2025. It was answered by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Greyhounds: Animal Welfare
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of regulations on greyhound welfare in the racing industry.
- Answer
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The Government regards greyhound racing as a well-regulated sport. The welfare of racing greyhounds in England is covered by the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and the Welfare of Racing Greyhounds Regulations 2010 (the 2010 Regulations). The 2010 Regulations include a number of welfare requirements, such as requiring all greyhound tracks to have a veterinary surgeon in attendance to ensure that every greyhound is fit to run.
In addition to these statutory protections, the sport’s main regulatory body – the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) enforces welfare standards (including those in the 2010 Regulations) at GBGB affiliated tracks, as well as at GBGB licensed trainers’ kennels. Independent, external oversight of GBGB’s regulatory work at tracks and trainers’ kennels is provided by the UK’s National Accreditation Body - the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 68611
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Greyhound racing Regulation Greyhounds
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