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Written question asked by Viscount Astor (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 April 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 April 2025. It was answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Monday, 28 April 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Hunting: Public Consultation

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by the Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs on 1 April (HC Deb col 282), what plans they have to include the British Hound Sports Association in their forthcoming consultation on trail hunting.

Answer

The Government made a manifesto commitment to ban Trail Hunting as part of a set of measures to improve animal welfare. Work to determine the best approach is ongoing. Public stakeholders such as the British Hounds Sports Association will have the opportunity to contribute through any future consultation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6469
Session
2024-26
Related items
Trail Hunting
Tuesday, 1 April 2025
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Subjects
Hunting Public consultation British Hound Sports Association
Link
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