Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 55991

Animal Welfare: Trapping

Tabled: 30 May 2025

Answered: 6 June 2025

Question

Perran Moon

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of banning snares on animal welfare.

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 in England. We are considering the most effective way to deliver this commitment an...

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