Written question asked by Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour) on Friday, 29 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Greyhounds: Animal Welfare

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of the Greyhound Board of Great Britain's roles as industry representative and regulator on its ability to prioritise greyhound welfare.

Answer: The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) have demonstrated how they prioritise greyhound welfare, for example through their 2018 ‘Greyhound Commitment’ and their 2022 national welfare strategy: ‘A Good Life for Every Greyhound’. External independent oversight of GBGB’s regulatory work is provided by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). Accreditation by UKAS demonstrates the competence, impartiality and performance capability of GBGB as a regulator of welfare standards.

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