Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 7135

Animal Welfare

Tabled: 4 October 2024

Answered: 11 October 2024

Question

Caroline Voaden

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to reintroduce the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill; and whether he plans to ban the use of snares.

Answer

Mary Creagh

The Government will introduce the most ambitious programme for animal welfare in a generation. As outlined in our manifesto, we will bring an end to the use of snare traps. We are considering the most effective way to deliver this commitment and will be s...

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