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Proceeding contribution from Lord Kirkhill (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 24 May 2006. It occurred during Committee proceeding and Debate on bill on Animal Welfare Bill.


Animal Welfare Bill

I very much support the amendment. I am conscious of the fact that my noble friend Lord Lipsey has made significant improvement. But the information that I receive from time to time suggests that the welfare of retired greyhounds, in particular, is entirely inadequate. There are a lot of ruthless owners and ruthless disposals of greyhounds, and great carelessness in the continued well-being of many greyhounds once they finish racing. That issue has not been properly addressed by the greyhound racing authorities.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
682 c224GC 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Children Animal housing Animal welfare Codes of practice Abuse Animals Licensing Gun sports Domestic animals Internet Game Markets Pets Primates Sales Violence Wildlife Theft Zoos Greyhounds Prizes Improvement notices Pheasants
Legislation
Animal Welfare Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk