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Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023

Commons · Question 65379 · Tabled 7 Jul 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 10 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Ruth Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to lay the Activity Regulations required to give effect to the Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023; and which activities he plans to prioritise.

Answer

Answered by Daniel Zeichner, 10 Jul 2025

We continue to engage with stakeholders including the tourism industry and animal welfare groups to explore both legislative and non-legislative options to take forward changes to low-welfare activities abroad.