Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 113291
Hunting
Tabled: 12 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026
Named DayQuestion
Chris Hinchliff
Labour — North East Hertfordshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the attendance of terrier handlers at trail hunting events with dogs and tools capable of digging out fox
Answer
Dame Angela EagleThis Government is committed to enacting a ban on trail hunting, in line with its manifesto commitment. Work to determine the best approach for doing so is ongoing and Defra intends to consult this year on how to deliver a ban.