Animal Welfare Strategy: Rural Communities
Debate between Lord Kennedy of Southwark and Lord Trees
Thursday 12th February 2026
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Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms and Chief Whip (Lord Kennedy of Southwark) (Lab Co-op)
It is definitely the turn of the Cross Benches. Can they please make their minds up on who is asking the question?
Lord Trees (CB)
Given its mention in the animal welfare strategy, what progress have His Majesty’s Government made towards introducing a close season for the brown hare in England?