WQ88767 (e) Tabled on 02/08/2023

Will the Minister provide an update on the Welsh Government's position on fox hunting in Wales?

Answered by Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd | Answered on 09/08/2023

Fox hunting is a non-devolved issue and is a matter for the UK Government. However, the Welsh Government's position is we strongly oppose any amendment to, or revocation of, the Hunting Act and we support the strengthening of its provisions to tackle deficiencies in the law originally designed to prevent unnecessary and cruel hunting.