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Written question asked by Lord Knight of Weymouth (Labour) on Monday, 21 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 June 2004. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 24 June 2004 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, what plans she has to simplify the legislation relating to the keeping of wild animals. (Failed OPQ)
Answer

Jim Knight: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what plans she has to simplify the legislation relating to the keeping of wild animals. [180222] Mr. Morley: The Department will be publishing a consultation paper on 28 June setting out proposals for improvements to the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976, which regulates the keeping of dangerous wild animals by private individuals, and will also soon be publishing a draft Animal Welfare Bill.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
422 c1465W; 180222
Session
2003-04
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Licensing Reform Wildlife
Legislation
Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976
Link
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