Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Martin Horwood (Liberal Democrat), on Monday, 17 January 2011, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 72 members in total.

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PUPPY FARMS AND ANIMAL WELFARE

That this House notes public concern regarding puppy farms producing animals in excess of demand; is concerned that this leads to damage to the welfare and health of dogs; further notes an upward trend in abandoned dogs and in the number of dogs being advertised in the media; is concerned that this leads to serious repercussions for dog and animal welfare shelters that deal with unwanted animals; and urges the Government to improve regulations and advertising criteria at breeding establishments and to encourage local authorities to carry out more stringent inspections to tackle this issue at source.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1281 

Session

2010-12

Other sponsors

Caroline Lucas

Peter Bottomley

Andrew Rosindell

Sammy Wilson

Nicholas Dakin

Subjects

Animal welfare Animals

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk