Written question asked by Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 12 September 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 September 2011. It was answered by James Paice (Conservative) on Monday, 24 October 2011 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Animal Welfare
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent assessment she has made of the potential effect on animal welfare of the commercial breeding of dogs and cats.
- Answer
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Under the provisions of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 all breeders of dogs and cats are required to breed dogs and cats in a way that takes account of welfare needs and does not cause an animal to suffer. The effectiveness of this Act has recently been reviewed and the findings submitted to the Efra Select Committee. In addition, under the Breeding of Dogs Act 1973, commercial breeding establishments have to be licensed.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 72017; 534 c5W
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Animal breeding Pets
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