Written question asked by Chris Bloore (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 March 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Hunting: Fines
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her department has made of the suitability of the penalties available under the Hunting Act 2004; and whether the planned consultation on trail hunting will include consideration of Part 2 of that Act.
- Answer
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The Government is committed to enacting a ban on trail hunting, in line with its manifesto commitment. Defra will consult early this year on how to deliver a ban. All responses to the consultation will be considered carefully.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 117968
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Fines Hunting Public consultation
- Legislation
- Hunting Act 2004
- Link
- View this Written question on www.parliament.uk
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- 2026-03-11 17:11:38 +0000
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