Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 February 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Animal Welfare: Tourism
- Question
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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.
- Answer
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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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- Written question
- Reference
- 112495
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Animal welfare strategy for England
Monday, 22 December 2025
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House of Commons
House of Lords
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Regulation Tourism
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