Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 104992

Hunting: Enforcement

Tabled: 12 January 2026
Answered: 21 January 2026

Question

James MacCleary

Liberal DemocratLewes

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with the police to ensure hunting laws are fully enforced.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has not had recent discussions with the police regarding the enforcement of hunting laws. The enforcement of the Hunting Act is an operational matter for the police. This is in line with their duties ...

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