Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 65379

Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023

Tabled: 7 July 2025
Answered: 10 July 2025
Named Day

Question

Ruth Jones

LabourNewport West and Islwyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to lay the Activity Regulations required to give effect to the Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023; and which activities he plans to prioritise.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner
We continue to engage with stakeholders including the tourism industry and animal welfare groups to explore both legislative and non-legislative options to take forward changes to low-welfare activities abroad.