Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 81355

Furs: Trade

Tabled: 13 October 2025

Answered: 20 October 2025

Named Day

Question

Ruth Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent progress her Department has made on building the evidence base on the fur sector.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle

Defra is continuing to build the evidence base on the fur sector. This includes commissioning our expert Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) to produce a report on what constitutes responsible sourcing of fur. This is due to be completed in 2025 and will be pu...

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