There are “absolutely no plans” to extend a greyhound racing ban announced in Wales to the rest of the United Kingdom, the UK culture secretary has said.
Welsh Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies revealed plans last week to wind down the sport, which has been criticised for harming dogs.
But on Thursday Lisa Nandy told MPs she appreciates the “joy” greyhound racing brings and its the “economic contribution”.
The Wales ban, the first in the UK, follows cross-party calls to outlaw the sport, a government consultation and a petition attracting 35,000 signatures. Wales has just one dog-racing track: the Valley Stadium in Ystrad Mynach
