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Commons · Question 4519 · Tabled 6 Sep 2024 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 16 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he expects the Animal Welfare Committee to (a) complete and (b) publish its review of responsible sourcing of fur.

Answer

Answered by Daniel Zeichner, 16 Sep 2024

Defra is continuing to build the evidence base on the fur sector. The Animal Welfare Committee’s opinion on the sustainable sourcing of fur is due to complete in 2025 and will be published on GOV.UK thereafter.