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Written question asked by Lord Black of Brentwood (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 January 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 February 2026. It was answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have made an assessment of the report by World Animal Protection, Bred to Entertain, published on 12 January, in particular the case for the full implementation of the Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023.

Answer

World Animal Protection has shared its report “Bred to Entertain” with the Government. Defra will consider the information set out in the report carefully as we continue to build the evidence base on which activities would be most suitable for inclusion in any future regulations.

As set out in the animal welfare strategy, published in December 2025, the Government is continuing to engage with stakeholders, including the tourism industry and animal welfare groups, to explore both legislative and non-legislative options to stop the advertising and offering for sale of low-welfare animal activities abroad and will set out next steps in due course.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL13826
Session
2024-26
Related items
Animal welfare strategy for England
Monday, 22 December 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Animal welfare Tourism
Legislation
Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023
Link
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