Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 115182
Hunting Act 2004
Tabled: 23 February 2026
Answered: 6 March 2026
Question
Adrian Ramsay
Green Party — Waveney Valley
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the consultation on hunting with dogs will accept submissions on potential amendments to Schedule 1 of the Hunting Act 2004.
Answer
Dame Angela EagleThe Government is committed to enacting a ban on trail hunting, in line with its manifesto commitment. Defra will consult early this year on how to deliver a ban. All responses to the consultation will be considered carefully.