Proceeding contribution from Baroness Byford (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Monday, 23 October 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Animal Welfare Bill.

Animal Welfare Bill

My Lords, before the noble Baroness continues her reply, in my comments on her amendment, I repeated that we had grave concerns about caught wild birds and those concerns have not gone away; but it is a question of how you then deal with them. I told her that, on reflection, our view was, having raised this matter two or three times and given that it has been recorded in Hansard, that the Government are well aware of the issue and will provide specific direction to local government and the courts. I would like to see—

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 685 c1013
Session: 2005-06
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Animal housing Animal welfare Codes of practice Abuse Birds Appeals Cattle Circuses Licensing Inspections Dogs Greyhound racing Domestic animals Game Powers of entry Livestock Pets Registration Standards Sales Sheep Zoos RSPCA Veterinary services State Veterinary Service Prizes Greyhounds Goldfish
Legislation: Animal Welfare Bill 2005-06
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Animal Welfare Bill

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