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[Written Question] Pheasants: Avian Influenza

UK Parliament Written Questions Friday 05 June 2026, 18:08 UTC By Lord Randall of Uxbridge 1 min read
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Question by: Lord Randall of Uxbridge Answering Body: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Question: To ask His Majesty's Government for what reason captive bred pheasants released and managed for shooting are considered wild birds under avian influenza rules; and what plans they have to reconsult on this classification.

Question by: Lord Randall of Uxbridge Answering Body: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Question: To ask His Majesty's Government for what reason captive bred pheasants released and managed for shooting are considered wild birds under avian influenza rules; and what plans they have to reconsult on this classification.
Randall (PERSON) Uxbridge (LOCATION) Food and Rural Affairs (ORG)
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