Written question asked by Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 14 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 October 2026. It was answered by Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (Labour) on Monday, 12 October 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Animal Welfare: Trapping
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to strengthen regulations governing the use of snares in England.
- Answer
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The Government’s Animal Welfare Strategy sets out its clear ambition for all animals to experience good welfare and not be subjected to suffering. The strategy reiterates the manifesto commitment to end the use of snare traps in England, and the Government will do this as swiftly as possible.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 29685
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Regulation Trapping
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- 2026-10-13 17:46:58 +0100
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