Written question asked by Mark Pritchard (Conservative) on Friday, 9 October 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 October 2009. It was answered by Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) on Monday, 12 October 2009 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Pets: Animal Welfare
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if he will take steps to reduce the number of pets abandoned by UK nationals emigrating from the UK.
- Answer
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The act of abandoning an animal is an example of failing to provide for its welfare needs and so is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. Punishment for such an offence is a fine of up to £5,000 or six months' imprisonment, or both.Neither enforcement agencies nor animal welfare charities have made us aware that there is a significant problem of animals being abandoned by people emigrating from this country.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 497 c301W; 291700
- Session
- 2008-09
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Pets
- Link
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