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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 October 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 November 2009. It was answered by Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) on Monday, 2 November 2009 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Animal Welfare Act 2006

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when he plans to bring forward secondary legislation under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to make provision for pet vending.
Answer

Although DEFRA intends to review the law on the selling of pet animals, such a review will not take place during this business year. The timing of a review will largely depend on balancing priorities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
498 c670W; 297401
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Pets Sales
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk