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Written question asked by Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 23 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Hunting: Dogs

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to retain existing exemptions in the Hunting Act; and if she will make an assessment of the level of likelihood that these exemptions are used to circumvent the law to hunt mammals with hounds.

Answer

The planned consultation on the Trail Hunting ban will invite respondents to raise any matters which they consider relevant. The consultation will provide an opportunity to submit your views on how to deliver an effective ban.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
119795
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Dogs Exemptions Hunting
Legislation
Hunting Act 2004
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk