Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs written question – answered at on 13 November 2025.
Joe Morris
Labour, Hexham
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with relevant stakeholders on its manifesto commitment to extend the ban on trail hunting.
Joe Morris
Labour, Hexham
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions her Department has had with relevant stakeholders on the proposed ban on trail hunting.
Angela Eagle
The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
This Government is committed to enacting a ban on trail hunting in line with our manifesto commitment. Work to determine the best approach for doing so is ongoing and we will consult on how to deliver a ban in the new year. Stakeholder engagement will form an important element of the consultation process, and we will ensure everyone has the opportunity to give their views and present their evidence.
Yes3 people think so
No1 person thinks not
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