Animal Welfare Strategy: Rural Communities Debate

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Animal Welfare Strategy: Rural Communities

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Thursday 12th February 2026

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Lord Kennedy of Southwark Portrait Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms and Chief Whip (Lord Kennedy of Southwark) (Lab Co-op)
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It is definitely the turn of the Cross Benches. Can they please make their minds up on who is asking the question?

Lord Trees Portrait Lord Trees (CB)
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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?

Baroness Hayman of Ullock Portrait Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Lab)
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That is a really important question, because this is an incredibly important issue, and I am personally very committed to doing that. We are looking for the best and earliest legislative opportunity to bring in a close season for the brown hare, and I am keen that we get that done as soon as practically possible.

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