Reindeer (Licensing for Exhibition) Bill

Commons bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) 2025-26

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Second reading · Commons
Sponsor
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat)
Introduced
10 December 2025
Last activity
10 December 2025
About this bill

A Bill to provide that, for the purposes of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981, domesticated reindeer are not wild animals; to make further provision about licensing in respect of the keeping or training of reindeer for exhibition; and for connected purposes.

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Commons
First reading 10 Dec 2025
Second reading
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