Proceeding contribution from Eric Martlew (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 14 March 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Animal Welfare Bill.

Animal Welfare Bill

Our objection to the new clause is that it will be abused. No dog nowadays should have its tail docked, because since 1993 it has been illegal for anyone but a vet to do that, and the veterinary associations have been against it. I draw my hon. Friend’s attention to the discussions on the Hunting Act 2004. My good and hon. Friend the Member for Sherwood (Paddy Tipping) and I stood shoulder to shoulder on that but we probably provided too many exemptions, and people have abused the Act. Time and again, police forces tell us that they cannot police it. What chance do we have of policing the Under-Secretary’s amendments?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 443 c1345
Session: 2005-06
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Animal welfare Abuse Circuses Licensing Dogs Exemptions Domestic animals Internet Nature conservation Registration Sales Improvement notices
Legislation: Animal Welfare Bill 2005-06
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Animal Welfare Bill

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