Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 93772

Greyhounds: Animal Welfare

Tabled: 24 November 2025
Answered: 27 November 2025

Question

Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

LabourSlough

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent steps have been taken to ensure the adequate welfare of racing greyhounds.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
The welfare of greyhounds in England is protected by the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The Act allows action to be taken where there is evidence of cruelty to an animal or a failure to provide for that animal’s welfare needs. Specific welfare standards at all ...

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