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Proceeding contribution from Eric Martlew (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 6 November 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Animal Welfare Bill.


Animal Welfare Bill

My concern is that the amendment could drive a coach and horses through the provisions in the Bill. If my hon. Friend recalls the position, vets should not—ethically speaking—be docking tails, but some are doing so. My fear is that those vets who are prepared to dock tails will accept any dog as falling within the definition.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
451 c599 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Animal welfare Animals Accidents Circuses Licensing Inspections Dogs Powers of entry Pets Poisons Registration Veterinary services
Legislation
Animal Welfare Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk