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Written question asked by Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 June 2026. It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Animal Products: Import Controls

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many import permits were issued for hunting trophies between July 1, 2024 to May 31, 2026, for which species, and for what type of hunting trophy.

Answer

Between 1 July 2024 and 31 May 2026, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) issued 33 import permits for hunting trophies under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES),

Trade data up to 2024 is available on the CITES Trade Database CITES Trade Database.

The species of the 33 import permits issued under purpose H (- Hunting Trophies) between 1 July 2024 and 31st May 2026 were as follows:

  • Crocodylus niloticus
  • Giraffa camelopardalis
  • Hippopotamus amphibius (x 5)
  • Loxodonta Africana (x 18)
  • Oryx dammah
  • Panthera leo
  • Panthera pardus
  • Ursus americanus (x 3)
  • Ursus arctos (x 2)

It is important to note that a single permit does not necessarily correspond to a single animal; in some cases, multiple CITES permits may be required for an individual animal.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8877
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Animal products Hunting Import controls
Link
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