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Written question asked by Jonathan Davies (Labour) on Monday, 15 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 5 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Badgers

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when the results of the forthcoming badger population survey will be published.

Answer

The first major badger population survey in a decade began in February 2025 to estimate badger abundance and population recovery. Surveying work will take place over the next two winters and a report will be published once that has concluded.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
100089
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Badgers
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk