Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 100676
Hunting
Tabled: 16 December 2025
Answered: 29 January 2026
Question
Gregory Stafford
Conservative — Farnham and Bordon
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what comparative assessment her Department has has made of the differing impacts on wildlife of (a) trail hunting and (b) traditional pest control and other outdoor activities.
Answer
Dame Angela EagleThis Government is committed to enacting a ban on trail hunting in line with our manifesto commitment. Defra intends to hold a public consultation to seek views on an effective, enforceable ban. As part of that consultation, Defra plans to seek evidence f...
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