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Written question asked by Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 February 2026 (named day). It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 23 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Deer: Hunting

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the use of exemptions in the Hunting Act 2004 for stag hunting on stag population numbers in the South West.

Answer

The department has made no assessment of the potential impact of the use of exemptions in the Hunting Act 2004 for stag hunting on stag population numbers in the South West.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
112949
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Deer Exemptions Hunting South West
Legislation
Hunting Act 2004
Link
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