Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 105235

Animal Welfare: Exemptions

Tabled: 13 January 2026

Answered: 23 January 2026

Named Day

Question

Neil Coyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what exemptions are permitted for small, not-for-profit operators under the Animal Rights Act to ensure reindeer used to help generate hospice and other charity donations are not destr

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle

Some reindeer displays may be required to be licensed. The type of licence needed will depend on the nature of the display (permanent or temporary) and whether the reindeer are being exhibited as part of a business. There are also licensing requirements f...

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