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Greyhound Racing: Animal Welfare

Commons · Question 17263 · Tabled 2 Dec 2024 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 9 Dec 2024

Question

Asked by Ian Byrne

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the impact of greyhound racing on animal welfare.

Answer

Answered by Daniel Zeichner, 9 Dec 2024

The welfare of greyhounds in England is protected by the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The Act allows action to be taken where there is evidence of cruelty to an animal or a failure to provide for that animal’s welfare needs. This includes where greyhounds are...