Cats: Animal Breeding
Lords · Question HL510 · Tabled 1 Jun 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Randall of Uxbridge
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to ban the breeding of wildcat hybrids in light of animal welfare concerns.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 8 Jun 2026
As part of delivering the Animal Welfare Strategy, which was published on 22 December 2025, this Government will take steps to improve our understanding of the size, scale and current management practices related to cat breeding. Defra officials are drawi...