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Written question asked by Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat) 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 Chris Bryant (Labour) on Friday, 5 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Trade Agreements: Furs

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will take steps to ensure any future trade deal does not impact the UK's ban on the fur trade.

Answer

The UK does not permit fur farming and our trade agreements will always maintain UK levels of statutory protection in relation to human, animal or plant life or health, animal welfare and the environment.

Defra is bringing together a working group on fur, with involvement from both industry experts and those who support restrictions on the trade in fur, to explore concerns and the different ways in which they could be addressed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5152
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Furs Trade agreements
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk