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Written question asked by Harold Best (Labour) on Monday, 13 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 October 2003. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Thursday, 16 October 2003 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will include provisions to increase protection for greyhounds within the greyhound racing industry in the Animal Welfare Bill.
Answer

Mr. Best: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will include provisions to increase protection for greyhounds within the greyhound racing industry in the Animal Welfare Bill. [132231] Mr. Bradshaw: Yes. Defra officials are discussing possible measures to improve welfare with the racing industry and welfare organisations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
132231; 411 c293W;411 c297W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Animal welfare Dogs Greyhound racing Greyhounds
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk