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Written question asked by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 April 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 May 2023. It was answered by Lord Benyon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 April 2023 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Furs: Trade

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government (1) when they intend to publish a response to their consultation on the fur market in Great Britain, and (2) what discussions they have had with the fashion industry on alternatives to fur.

Answer

We are carefully reviewing the evidence gathered both from our Call for Evidence and from wider engagement with the fur trade and stakeholders, and a summary of responses will be published in due course. We have not been holding discussions with the fashion industry about their use of alternatives to fur.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7287
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Clothing Furs Public consultation Trade
Link
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