Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 35972

Game: Hunting

Tabled: 5 March 2025
Answered: 8 April 2025

Question

Anna Dixon

LabourShipley

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of the licensing of grouse shooting in England.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner
The Government recognises well-managed grouse shooting can be an important part of a local rural economy, providing direct and indirect employment. We also appreciate that many people hold strong views on the issue of grouse shooting and there is evidence...

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