Consultation outcome

Fur market in Great Britain

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published
31 May 2021
Last updated
26 March 2026 — See all updates
This consultation has concluded

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Summary of responses and government response

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We received 29,406 responses to this consultation.

In our animal welfare strategy for England,  we committed to bringing together a working group on fur, with involvement from both industry experts and those who support restrictions on the trade in fur, to explore concerns and the different ways in which they could be addressed. 

We will consider the evidence presented in this summary of responses as part of this work, along with other relevant evidence. 

Original consultation

Summary

Seeking views on the fur market in Great Britain to help shape government policy in relation to the fur trade.

This consultation was held on another website.

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Consultation description

We want to know what you think about the fur trade in Great Britain.

We are interested in your views surrounding the social, economic and animal welfare impacts associated with the fur trade, both at home and abroad.

We’ll use the evidence gathered to help inform future government policy in relation to the fur trade.

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Published 31 May 2021
Last updated 26 March 2026 show all updates

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