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The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Baroness Hayman of Ullock) (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 24 June 2026

Debate

Hares: Close Season

Contribution

My Lords, the hare is a much-loved species in this country, and England is among the few European countries that do not have a close season on shooting hares during their breeding season. This is a terrible oversight, and this Government’s animal welfare strategy has made a commitment to “consider how to … introduce a close season for hares”. It will require a suitable primary legislative vehicle, and Defra is exploring every opportunity to find one.

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