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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 9 December 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 December 2015 (named day). It was answered by George Eustice (Conservative) on Monday, 14 December 2015 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Animals: Sales

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the animal licensing review will include a review of how to tackle internet sales of rare animals.

Answer

The proposed review of local authority licensing of animal activities will encompass the Pet Animals Act 1951 which regulates the selling of pet animals, including the sale of animals on-line.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19500
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Animals Internet Sales
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk