Written question asked by Helen Grant (Conservative) on Monday, 27 February 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 February 2012. It was answered by James Paice (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 March 2012 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 her Department will discuss with the Department of Health the health benefits of pet ownership; and if she will make a statement.
- Answer
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The Government are aware of the pleasure that many people experience from owning a pet animal. DEFRA has not discussed such issues with the Department of Health.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 97501; 541 c674W
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Pets
- Link
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