Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 112290
Hunting: Animal Welfare
Tabled: 10 February 2026
Answered: 18 February 2026
Question
Will Stone
Labour — Swindon North
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment the Government has made of the (a) levels of welfare of hounds used in hunting activities and (b) adequacy of the arrangements for their care or rehoming when no longer
Answer
Dame Angela EagleUnder the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (the 2006 Act), it is an offence to cause any animal unnecessary suffering or to fail to provide for its welfare. Anyone who does not provide for their animals’ welfare may be banned from owning animals. They may also fac...
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