Written question asked by William Bain (Labour) on Monday, 11 July 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 July 2011. It was answered by James Paice (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 August 2011 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Dogs: Animal Welfare
- Question
- (3) what her Department's policy is on standards of animal welfare at beagle farms;
- Answer
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The standards that apply in establishments where animals are being bred for the purpose of scientific experimentation are the responsibility of the Home Office, not DEFRA. There are no plans for DEFRA to take responsibility for these establishments.Section 58 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (AWA) lays down that breeding establishments for animals to be used in experimentation are specifically exempted from the AWA.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 66375; 531 c1167W
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Dogs
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