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Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 19 May 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 May 2011. It was answered by Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 May 2011 on behalf of the Prime Minister.


Animal Welfare: Circuses

Question
To ask the Prime Minister on what dates in the last 12 months he has met representatives of circuses to discuss the continued use of wild animals in public performances.
Answer

I have had no such meetings. The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for Meriden (Mrs Spelman), has set out Government policy on the continued use of wild animals in public performances.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
57372; 528 c512-3W;528 c510-1W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Animal welfare Circuses
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk