Government Responds to NPTA Concerns on Glue Traps
The NPTA has received a formal response from Baroness Hayman of Ullock, Minister for Animal Welfare and Biosecurity, following our recent open letter to the Secretary of State raising serious concerns about the implementation and enforcement of the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022.
In our letter, we highlighted the ongoing illegal use of glue traps by untrained individuals, the lack of public awareness, loopholes in retail and online sales, and the unintended public health consequences of a restrictive licensing system. We also supported the BPCA’s call for reform and offered constructive suggestions to improve compliance and safety while maintaining high animal welfare standards.
Baroness Hayman’s response addresses many of these points and acknowledges some of the challenges raised, including the possibility of a future ban on the sale of glue traps. The Minister also confirmed that DEFRA will continue to monitor misuse and welcomes further evidence to inform potential review of the current regime.
We are continuing our dialogue with government officials and remain committed to working collaboratively to protect both public health and animal welfare.
You can read the full response from Baroness Hayman HERE