Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 121606

Hunting: Animal Welfare

Tabled: 17 March 2026
Answered: 23 March 2026

Question

Alex Brewer

Liberal DemocratNorth East Hampshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when the consultation on banning trail hunting will begin.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
Defra intends to publish the consultation as soon as practicable.