Welsh Government's Greyhound Racing Ban Bill Sparks Industry Concern

The Welsh government's sudden move to ban greyhound racing has left the industry reeling. Critics argue it's politically driven and ignores the sport's economic contribution.

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2025 September 30 . 10:45 PM

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Welsh Government's Greyhound Racing Ban Bill Sparks Industry Concern

The Welsh government has introduced the Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill to the Senedd. The move has sparked concern from the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB), with chief executive Mark Bird labelling it 'concerning' and 'disappointing'.

Bird criticized the Welsh government for introducing the Bill without waiting for the Implementation Group's report, led by Bethan Sayed. He argued that the move is 'entirely driven by politics' and disregards the economic contribution of greyhound racing to the Valleys. The Bill aims to ban greyhound racing in Wales by creating two new offences.

Bird emphasized that greyhound welfare is paramount in licensed racing, protected by strong GBGB regulations. He expressed concern about the Welsh government's disregard for the industry's economic impact and the livelihoods it supports.

The Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill has been introduced to the Senedd, sparking criticism from the GBGB. The Bill aims to ban greyhound racing in Wales, with the industry's chief executive raising concerns about the move's political motivation and economic impact.

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