Question follow-through · 4558

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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the merits of the use of snares.

answeredDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Tabled
6 Sept 2024
Target answer date
12 Sept 2024
Answer
12 Sept 2024 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 6 Sept 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the merits of the use of snares.

  2. 12 Sept 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 12 Sept 2024

    Answer published

    This is a devolved matter and the information provided therefore relates to England only. The Government will introduce the most ambitious programme for animal welfare in a generation. As outlined in our manifesto, we will bring an end to the use of snare...

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