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Written question asked by Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 6 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Thursday, 9 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Equipment: Animal Welfare

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has made an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential merits of requiring manufacturers of ground maintenance equipment to put stickers or markings on such products to warn users to check for hedgehogs before use.

Answer

The Department has not made a specific assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the merits of requiring manufacturers of ground maintenance equipment to place stickers or markings on such products advising users to check for hedgehogs before use.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16322
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Animal welfare Equipment
Link
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