Written questions

Hunting: Tourism

Commons · Question 99705 · Tabled 15 Dec 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 23 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Bob Blackman

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to take steps to prevent British companies from selling hunting trips to British nationals to shoot so-called canned lions for sport and trophies.

Answer

Answered by Mary Creagh, 23 Dec 2025

The Government is committed to banning the import of hunting trophies from species of conservation concern, which is the most effective approach the Government can take on this matter. The department continues to engage with relevant stakeholders to ensur...