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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 21 January 2026

Debate

United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Exclusions from Market Access Principles: Glue Traps) Regulations 2025

Contribution

The pest control industry must not be left in the dark. Professional operators play a vital role in protecting public health and food safety, and any future changes must be developed in close consultation with them, alongside enforcement and public awareness. However, it is worth sounding a note of caution here. Where pest control is undertaken, people must make sure that they are not targeting the wrong animals. As the Woodland Trust has made clear, the United Kingdom is home to several species of mouse, most of which are harmless and play an important role in our ecosystems.

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