Foie gras is controversial because it involves force-feeding ducks to fatten their liver.
The use of bearskin hats in the British Army has proved controversial with animal rights groups
Claire Bass, executive director at the Humane Society International UK, said the government has said "warm words" about a ban, "but the question is will they follow through with action".She said the public backed action on animal welfare, but "there can be a small number of influential Conservatives who perhaps want to be eating foie gras while wearing fur and going hunting, who apparently sway the government's decision-making".
Frank Zilberkweit from the British Fur Trade Association said it would be difficult to enforce a ban - and the industry was transparent and sustainable. He added: "The fur trade is always happy to liaise with the government about ways to improve standards in the industry, and to explain what we are doing"They added that under its Action plan for Animal Welfare, the government was committed to "world-leading reforms" to improve animal welfare in the UK and abroad, and planned to "legislate further to protect animals abroad as soon as parliamentary time allows".
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