Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 113773

Mink: Hunting

Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 26 February 2026

Question

Richard Burgon

LabourLeeds East

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will review the operation of the exemptions for mink hunts under the Hunting Act 2004.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
The Secretary of State has no plans to review the operation of the exemptions for mink hunts under the Hunting Act 2004.