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Written question asked by Lord McCabe (Labour) on Monday, 14 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 November 2005. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 November 2005 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Animal Boarding

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (1) how many (a) fines and (b) terms of imprisonment have been imposed on dog and cat home boarders found guilty of operating without a licence under the Animal Boarding Establishment Act 1963 in the last 12 months, broken down by local authority area;
Answer

There were no convictions in England and Wales during 2004 for offences under Section 1 (8) of the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 relating to the licensing and inspection of boarding establishment to ensure the welfare of animals, although two separate proceeding were taken forward during this period.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
29270; 439 c1830W;439 c1832W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Animal housing Animal welfare Convictions Licensing Dogs Fines Pets Cats
Link
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