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
Labour — Slough
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 EagleThe 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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