Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 114337
Game: Gun Sports
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 5 March 2026
Question
Fleur Anderson
Labour — Putney
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has considered introducing a licensing system for gamebird shooting in England.
Answer
Mary CreaghThe Government recognises well-managed gamebird shooting can be an important part of a local rural economy, providing direct and indirect employment. It also appreciates that many people hold strong views on the issue of gamebird shooting and there is evi...
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